BSN to DNAP Admission

• BSN or appropriate bachelor’s degree from a regionally/institutionally accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
• Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
• Prerequisite courses:
  1. Anatomy & Physiology I (or its equivalent)
  2. Anatomy & Physiology II (or its equivalent)
  3. Microbiology
  4. Chemistry, Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry (at least one course in chemistry is required for admission)
     • These science courses are within most undergraduate bachelor’s degrees. If any of these courses have not been taken or included as part of an applicant’s undergraduate degree, the course(s) must be taken prior to consideration for admission.
     • Prerequisite courses must be completed at a US university or college that holds institutional accreditation from one of the seven primary regional accrediting organizations recognized in the US.
     • Programs and courses must be directly accredited by one of these primary institutional accreditors to fulfill prerequisite requirements—even if they are affiliated with, partnered with, or offer credit through an accredited institution.
     • For example, the following programs do not satisfy our prerequisite requirements:
       1. Portage Learning (through Geneva College)
       2. University of California San Diego Extended Studies Program
       3. Sophia Learning
     • Always verify accreditation directly with the institution offering the course, as many extension, online-only, or third-party programs do not meet this standard despite any partnerships or credit recommendations.
• Official GRE scores submitted in NursingCAS
• Minimum of one year experience in critical care, two years are recommended
• Certification in BLS and ACLS
• CCRN exam score sheet
• CCRN certificate or AACN letter of certification
• CV or resume
• Three professional recommendations, one from a current supervisor
• Shadowing Experience Form
• Work History Verification Form
• Kira Online Talent Assessment
• Personal interview with the faculty admissions committee (if invited). Interviews will be conducted in person on TCU's campus during the week of July 27 - 31, 2026.

Due to the nature of the curriculum, courses outside of TCU are not transferrable, nor to be used in lieu of courses in the School of Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum.

DETAILED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Below are the admission statistics for the most recent cycle. These students will begin the program in January 2026.

Average GPA
Overall	3.66
Math and Science	3.63
Last 60 Hours of Coursework	3.71
Average GRE Scores & Percentiles
GRE Quantitative Score	154
GRE Quantitative Percentile	36th percentile
GRE Verbal Score	155
GRE Verbal Percentile	60th percentile
GRE Writing Score	4
GRE Writing Percentile	57th percentile

The tuition below is for the 2028 cohort. These charges will be paid incrementally as the student progresses through their enrollment.

Total	$115,000
Spring 2026	$8,100
Summer 2026	$8,100
Fall 2026	$23,540
Spring 2027	$22,520
Summer 2027	$15,740
Fall 2027	$9,250
Spring 2028	$9,250
Summer 2028	$9,250
Fall 2028	$9,250

The following approximate amounts are not included in TCU's tuition and fees, and are subject to change without prior written notice:

University health insurance	$2,604/Annually
Textbooks	Approximately $2,000
Student Parking Permit	$75
Housing at primary clinical site	Student responsibility
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Associate membership fee	$300
National certification exam fee	$1,285

Before enrolling, every student must be in good physical and mental health, free from communicable diseases, and submit a medical questionnaire and health history form to the university and the School of Nurse Anesthesia.

Second-year students planning to start their clinical residency in August need to ensure that their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance are up to date and submitted to the School's office by May 1.

All clinical students must keep their immunizations, certifications, RN license and health insurance current with both the School's office and their clinical site. Failure to meet these requirements will lead to suspension from the program.

See detailed medical requirements