Last updated: October 2026 | Researched and reviewed by Daniel Etheridge, CRNA
If you are considering the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) CRNA program, this article covers cost, admission requirements, the application window, and where this new program stands.
UIW is a private Catholic university in San Antonio. Its nurse anesthesia program is accredited by the COA, and its first class was set to start in fall 2026.
The application window runs August 1 to January 15.
Key Takeaways
- New program, fall start
- Apply Aug 1 to Jan 15
- About $141K (our estimate)
- First-class tuition frozen
- No GRE listed; CCRN required
- Minimum GPA 3.2
- No pass rates yet
UIW Nurse Anesthesia Program Quick Facts
| Degree | Doctoral nurse anesthesia program |
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Class starts | Fall |
| Application window | August 1 to January 15 |
| Cost | $14,000 per semester, frozen for 9 semesters for the first class; about $141K with CRNA fees (our estimate, 2026-27 rates) |
| GRE | Not listed |
| CCRN | Required |
| ICU experience | 1 year full-time in the last 3 years (2 to 3 years preferred) |
| Minimum GPA | 3.2 |
| Outcomes | None yet |
| Accreditation | COA initial accreditation June 3, 2026; next onsite visit fall 2031 |
One of the CRNA Schools in Texas
UIW is one of the accredited CRNA programs in Texas. San Antonio is also home to UT San Antonio and the U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing.
UIW CRNA Program Overview
The UIW nurse anesthesia program is new. UIW’s page says its first class was anticipated to start in fall 2026.
The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). It received initial accreditation effective June 3, 2026, and UIW says its next onsite accreditation visit is due in fall 2031.
UIW CRNA Program Admission Requirements
To apply to the UIW CRNA program, you will need:
- An unencumbered RN license
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.2
- At least 1 year of full-time critical care experience within the last 3 years (2 to 3 years preferred)
- A current CCRN
- A shadowing experience with a CRNA
- One graduate-level chemistry course with a lab, grade B or better (organic chemistry or biochemistry strongly preferred)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS
The GRE is not mentioned in the published requirements.
If you need the chemistry course, UIW offers a CRNA prep course at $1,190 per credit hour (2026-27).
The requirements do not list which ICU types count. If your experience is in PICU, NICU, or the ER, ask the program before you apply.
Application Dates and Deadlines
The CRNA application cycle opens August 1 and closes January 15. The program starts in the fall.
Accepted students pay a non-refundable program fee.
UIW CRNA Program Tuition and Cost
From UIW’s 2026-27 tuition and fees schedule:
- Tuition: $14,000 per semester, frozen for 9 semesters for the first class ($126,000)
- CRNA fee: $1,650 per year (about $4,950 over 3 years)
- CRNA program fee: $4,000 one time
- CRNA clinical fees: $675 per semester (about $6,075 over 9 semesters)
Our estimate for 9 semesters, at 2026-27 rates: about $141,000 in tuition and CRNA fees.
UIW also lists a $1,200 per semester fee for full-time students. The schedule does not say whether CRNA students pay it. If they do, it would add about $10,800.
The tuition freeze is listed for the first class. Ask whether it applies to your class.
Nurse anesthetists earned a national mean of $248,320 a year as of May 2025 (BLS).
Pass Rates, Attrition, and Employment
The program has no outcomes yet. Its outcomes table does not show any graduates.
Ask the program how many students are in the first class and which clinical sites are under contract.
Clinical Rotations and Training Sites
UIW has not published a clinical site list. Ask for the current list before you apply.
Living in San Antonio While Attending UIW
UIW’s main campus is on Broadway, just north of downtown San Antonio.
Texas has no state income tax.
Is the UIW CRNA Program Right for You?
UIW may be a good fit if you:
- Already hold your CCRN
- Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Want to skip the GRE
- Want a private, faith-based university
- Are comfortable joining a new program
Consider other options if you:
- Want published pass rates first
- Do not have your CCRN yet
- Have a GPA below 3.2
- Need a graduate chemistry course and do not want to take one
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the UIW CRNA program cost?
For the first class, tuition is $14,000 per semester, frozen for all 9 semesters ($126,000). With the CRNA fee, program fee, and clinical fees, we estimate about $141,000. UIW also lists a $1,200 per semester full-time student fee; ask the program whether CRNA students pay it.
When is the UIW CRNA application deadline?
The application cycle opens August 1 and closes January 15. The program starts in the fall.
Does UIW require the GRE?
The GRE is not mentioned in UIW’s published admission requirements.
Does UIW require the CCRN?
Yes. A current CCRN is listed among the admission requirements.
Does UIW have a CRNA pass rate yet?
No. The program is new, and its outcomes table does not show any graduates yet.
Next Steps
If you are applying this cycle, check your chemistry course first, then get your CCRN and shadowing in place before January 15.
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Contact the Program
University of the Incarnate Word, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Department
Email: CRNANursing@uiwtx.edu
Main phone: 210-829-6000
Official page: UIW CRNA program
Cost: 2026-27 tuition and fees