Western Carolina University CRNA Program
Requirements, cost, and first-time pass rate (2026)
- Degree
- DNP
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Length
- 36 months
- GRE
- Required
- CCRN
- Not required
- PALS
- Required
- First-time NCE pass rate
- 89% (Class of 2025)
- Est. total cost
- $125k–$155k
- Min GPA
- 3.0 (typical)
- Class size
- 12–16
Western Carolina University application deadline
Exact open & close dates — updated every cycle
What makes Western Carolina University different
- Min 3.0 science GPA (separate from 3.0 in last 60 hrs)
- 1 yr (2,080 hrs) ICU experience within 2 yrs of deadline, with ER/OR/PACU/step-down/cath-lab excluded
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Western Carolina University CRNA — frequently asked
Does Western Carolina University require the GRE?
Yes — Western Carolina University requires the GRE for admission to its nurse anesthesia program.
What is Western Carolina University's first-time NCE pass rate?
Western Carolina University's most recently published first-time National Certification Exam (NCE) pass rate is 89% (Class of 2025).
How much does Western Carolina University's CRNA program cost?
The estimated total cost of attendance for Western Carolina University is $125k–$155k (tuition, fees, and living costs). Confirm exact tuition with the program.
How long is the Western Carolina University CRNA program?
Western Carolina University's program is about 36 months of full-time study.
Not affiliated with Western Carolina University. Figures are estimates/most-recently-published values — verify with the program. Last updated 2026.
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