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BSN to DNAP Admission

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Your future in anesthesia care begins here.

  • BSN or appropriate bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited school or college 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)
  • 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
DETAILED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Below are the admission statistics for the most recent cycle. These students will start 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

Ready to Apply?

For the cohort beginning January 2027; the DNAP application opens December 15, 2025. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. Early submission is recommended. After December 15, click the “Apply Now” button. Select Spring 2027 term in NursingCAS.

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