Last updated: October 2026 | Researched and reviewed by Daniel Etheridge, CRNA
If you are considering Texas Wesleyan University’s CRNA program, this article covers cost, admission requirements, deadlines, clinical sites, and outcomes.
Texas Wesleyan runs a 36-month Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program. You spend the first 12 months on the main campus in Fort Worth, then finish at an assigned clinical site in one of 8 states.
The November 1, 2026 deadline for the Fall 2027 cohort has passed. The next cycle opens in April 2027, with applications due November 1, 2027 for the Fall 2028 cohort.
Key Takeaways
- 36-month DNAP, starting in Fort Worth
- Next deadline: Nov 1, 2027
- 1 year of ICU, CCRN, and GRE required
- $133,794 tuition and fees at 2026-27 rates
- 93% first-time pass rate in 2025
Texas Wesleyan Nurse Anesthesia Program Quick Facts:
| Degree | Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) |
| Length | 36 months, full-time |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX, then clinical sites in 8 states |
| Application | Opens in April, due November 1 |
| Interviews | January to February |
| Decisions | January 30 to February 15 |
| Cost | $133,794 tuition and fees (2026-27 rates, 92 credits) |
| ICU experience | 1 year full-time, within 3 years of start |
| First-time pass rate | 93% (2025) |
One of 9 CRNA Schools in Texas
Texas Wesleyan is one of 9 accredited CRNA programs in Texas.
Texas Wesleyan CRNA Program Overview
The program is a 36-month, full-time DNAP. Texas Wesleyan describes it as the largest graduate nurse anesthesia program in the nation.
For the first 12 months, all students study on the main campus in Fort Worth. For the next 4 months, you can stay on campus or move to your assigned clinical site. The final 20 months are the clinical portion of the program at your assigned site.
Texas Wesleyan CRNA Program Admission Requirements
- Current, unrestricted RN license valid in a U.S. state or territory, free of probation, suspension, or stipulations
- At least 1 year of full-time ICU experience within 3 years of your start date, at a hospital in the U.S., a U.S. territory, or a U.S. military hospital
- ER, PACU, flight nurse, and acute care experience do not meet the requirement
- CCRN, BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school; your nursing degree must have included clinicals and a traditional grading system
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (overall or last 60 hours); science GPA of 3.0 or higher strongly preferred
- GRE required; a combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 300 and Analytical Writing of 3 strongly preferred (reporting code 6828)
- College-level chemistry with a B or better within 3 years of your start date; no lab required; intro and non-science-major chemistry are not accepted
- College-level algebra with a B or better; no time limit; statistics cannot substitute
- Personal essay, recommendations, and a professional interview
Chemistry and algebra transcripts are due by June 15 of the year you start. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee an interview.
Application Dates and Deadlines
| Applications open | April |
| Application deadline | November 1, 2027 (Fall 2028 cohort); the 2026 deadline has passed |
| Interview notifications | October to February |
| Interviews | January to February |
| Decision notifications | January 30 to February 15 |
| Accept seat and pay deposit | Within 14 calendar days of notification |
Accepting your seat, confirming your assigned clinical site, and paying your seat deposit must all be done within 14 calendar days of notification.
Texas Wesleyan CRNA Program Tuition and Cost
Tuition is $1,250 per credit hour for 2026-27. Here are tuition and fees by program year from Texas Wesleyan’s 2026-27 cost of attendance:
| Program year | Tuition | General and tech fees | Program fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Fall, Spring) | $41,250 | $4,950 | $100 | $46,300 |
| Year 2 (Summer, Fall, Spring) | $37,500 | $4,500 | $1,124 | $43,124 |
| Year 3 (Summer, Fall, Spring) | $30,000 | $3,600 | $1,540 | $35,140 |
| Final summer (5 credits) | $6,250 | $750 | $2,230 | $9,230 |
| Total | $115,000 | $13,800 | $4,994 | $133,794 |
These figures use 2026-27 rates, and later years may be billed at higher rates. The cost of attendance budget also includes housing, food, books, and personal expenses. For first-year students, the housing and food budget is $18,316.
Clinical Rotations and Training Sites
Texas Wesleyan has clinical sites in 8 states. You rank your site preferences when you apply. Sites are assigned competitively based on test scores, references, and interview performance, and the highest-ranked students are placed first. You can see the current list on the school’s nurse anesthesia page.
You must complete at least 800 cases across a range of specialties, anesthetic types, and patient populations. Rotations last one to three months and usually include:
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Cardiac (open heart)
- Neurosurgery
- Regional anesthesia
During the 20-month clinical phase, you spend at least four days a week in clinical and one day a week in class.
Pass Rates, Attrition, and Employment
| Measure | Texas Wesleyan |
|---|---|
| First-time pass rate (2025) | 93% (national average 90%) |
| Pass rate at 60 days (2025) | 100% |
| Employment within 6 months of passing | 100% |
| Attrition (Class of 2025) | 9.0% |
Source: Texas Wesleyan nurse anesthesia program statistics.
Living in Fort Worth While Attending Texas Wesleyan
All students spend at least the first 12 months on the Fort Worth campus, so plan on housing there for the first year. After that, where you live depends on your assigned clinical site.
Is the Texas Wesleyan CRNA Program Right for You?
This program may fit you if:
- You have at least 1 year of ICU experience and your CCRN
- You can live in Fort Worth for the first 12 months
- You are open to a clinical site in another state
- You are ready to take the GRE
It may not fit if your critical care experience is in the ER, PACU, flight nursing, or acute care only, since those do not count toward the ICU requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Texas Wesleyan CRNA program cost?
At 2026-27 rates, tuition and fees across the program total $133,794: $115,000 in tuition (92 credit hours at $1,250 each), $13,800 in general and technology fees, and $4,994 in program fees. Housing, food, books, and living costs are extra.
When is the Texas Wesleyan CRNA application deadline?
Applications open in April and are due November 1. The November 1, 2026 deadline for the Fall 2027 cohort has passed. The next deadline is November 1, 2027, for Fall 2028. Interviews run January through February, and decisions go out January 30 to February 15.
Does Texas Wesleyan require the GRE or CCRN?
Yes to both. The GRE is required for all applicants, with a combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 300 and an Analytical Writing score of 3 strongly preferred. The CCRN is also required.
How much ICU experience does Texas Wesleyan require?
At least one year of full-time ICU experience, completed within three years of your program start date, at a hospital in the U.S., a U.S. territory, or a U.S. military hospital. ER, PACU, flight, and acute care experience do not count.
What is the Texas Wesleyan CRNA pass rate?
In 2025, Texas Wesleyan reported a 93% first-time pass rate on the national certification exam (national average 90%) and a 100% pass rate at 60 days. The Class of 2025 attrition rate was 9.0%.
Where are Texas Wesleyan’s clinical sites?
Texas Wesleyan has clinical sites in 8 states. You rank your site preferences when you apply, and sites are assigned competitively based on test scores, references, and interview performance.
Next Steps
The Fall 2027 deadline has passed. Applications for the Fall 2028 cohort open in April 2027 and are due November 1, 2027. Before you submit, check that your GRE scores, chemistry course, and ICU timeline all meet the requirements.
You can compare all Texas CRNA programs on our state page, or browse programs in every state on our CRNA Schools by State page.
Contact the Program
Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Admissions
Martin University Center, Fort Worth, TX
Phone: 817-531-4422 | Toll free: 800-580-8980
Email: admissions@txwes.edu
Program page: Texas Wesleyan Nurse Anesthesia
Outcomes: Program Statistics