The CRNA Prep Hub directory lists 5 nurse anesthesia programs in Illinois — 5 DNP.
| Program | City | Degree | Length | Min GPA | ICU | Tuition | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Health (DePaul University) | Evanston | DNP | 36 mo | 3.5 | 12 mo | $120,000 | In-Person |
| Millikin University & Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur | DNP | 36 mo | 3.0 | 12 mo | $90,000 | In-Person |
| Rosalind Franklin University | North Chicago | DNP | 36 mo | 3.0 | 12 mo | $135,000 | Hybrid |
| Rush University | Chicago | DNP | 36 mo | 3.0 | 12 mo | $135,000 | Hybrid |
| University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) | Chicago | DNP | 36 mo | 3.0 | 12 mo | $105,000 | Hybrid |
As recorded in the CRNA Prep Hub directory — always confirm against the program.
Minimum GPA requirements among the programs listed range from 3.0 to 3.5.
Total tuition recorded for these programs runs from $90,000 to $135,000.
Programs weigh cumulative, science and last-60-credit GPAs differently — the CRNA GPA calculator works out all four, and how CRNA schools calculate GPA explains why the same transcript produces different numbers. If you are unsure whether your unit counts, what ICU experience counts for CRNA school covers how programs assess it.
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