Last updated: October 2026 | Researched and reviewed by Daniel Etheridge, CRNA
If you are considering UT Tyler’s CRNA program, this article covers the dual-certification design, cost, admission requirements, deadlines, and clinical sites.
UT Tyler runs a 36-month, full-time Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia. Graduates are prepared for two certifications: AGACNP and CRNA.
Applications are open now and close January 15, 2027.
Key Takeaways
- Dual AGACNP + CRNA in 36 months
- Apply by January 15, 2027
- About $87.5K in-state (our estimate)
- No GRE; CCRN required
- 40 hours of CRNA shadowing
- No pass rates yet
UT Tyler Nurse Anesthesia Program Quick Facts
| Degree | Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA), with AGACNP preparation |
| Length | 36 months, full-time; at least 750 AGACNP and 2,000 CRNA clinical hours |
| Location | Tyler, TX |
| Application window | July 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027 |
| Cost | About $87.5K resident / $174K non-resident, tuition and mandatory fees (our estimate, 2026-27 rates) |
| GRE | Not required |
| CCRN | Required before you apply |
| ICU experience | 1 year of current, full-time ICU |
| Shadowing | 40 hours with CRNAs |
| Outcomes | None yet |
| Accreditation | COA; next review fall 2030 (per UT Tyler) |
One of the CRNA Schools in Texas
UT Tyler is one of the accredited CRNA programs in Texas, and the only one in East Texas.
UT Tyler CRNA Program Overview
The UT Tyler DNP-NA is a continuous, full-time, 36-month program. It prepares graduates for dual certification as an AGACNP and a CRNA.
Students complete at least 750 AGACNP clinical hours and at least 2,000 CRNA clinical hours.
In the first year, students are on campus in Tyler three to five days a week. In the second and third years, students are in full-time clinical training and on campus about one day a week. UT Tyler does not recommend working during the program.
The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). UT Tyler says its next COA review is scheduled for fall 2030.
UT Tyler CRNA Program Admission Requirements
To apply to the UT Tyler nurse anesthesia program, you will need:
- A BSN from a U.S. accredited nursing program
- A current, unencumbered RN license in Texas or a compact state that includes Texas
- A GPA of at least 3.0 for your last 60 credit hours
- A science GPA of at least 3.0, with chemistry, organic chemistry and/or biochemistry, and physics on your transcripts
- A statistics course with a B or better
- At least 1 year of current, full-time ICU experience (not counting orientation)
- A CCRN, complete before you apply
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association
- At least 40 hours of documented CRNA shadowing, in 8 to 12 hour shifts with more than one CRNA
- Three letters of recommendation: a practicing CRNA, your current supervisor or manager, and one other professional or academic reference
- A personal essay in APA style (2 to 4 pages recommended)
- A resume or CV
- An emotional intelligence assessment report, purchased by the applicant
All adult, pediatric, and Level III and IV neonatal ICUs count. Operating room, PACU, emergency room, and flight nursing experience do not.
A professional writing course with a B or better is strongly recommended. Letters from a peer nursing colleague are not accepted.
Application Dates and Deadlines
The current application opened July 1, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027.
All forms must be in before you can be considered for an interview.
UT Tyler CRNA Program Tuition and Cost
From UT Tyler’s 2026-27 DNP-CRNA tuition and fee schedule:
- 12 credits in fall or spring: $8,979 for Texas residents, $17,823 for non-residents
- 13 credits in fall or spring: $9,673 for Texas residents, $19,254 for non-residents
- These figures include tuition and mandatory fees
Our estimate for the full 36-month program, at 2026-27 rates: about $87,500 for Texas residents and $174,000 for non-residents. UT Tyler does not publish a program total, and rates can change each year.
Books, equipment, health insurance, and living costs are extra.
Nurse anesthetists earned a national mean of $248,320 a year as of May 2025 (BLS).
Pass Rates, Attrition, and Employment
UT Tyler has not published outcomes yet. Its outcomes table says the data will be updated when the first class graduates.
Clinical Rotations and Training Sites
UT Tyler lists these clinical sites:
- UT Health: Tyler, Jacksonville, Palestine, Quitman, Athens, and Henderson
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances: Tyler and Jacksonville
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Longview
- Longview Regional Medical Center
- Palestine Regional Medical Center
- Hunt Regional Medical Center, Greenville
- Navarro Regional Hospital, Corsicana
- St. Luke’s Health Memorial Hospital: Lufkin and Livingston
- Woodland Heights Medical Center, Lufkin
- Titus Regional Medical Center, Mount Pleasant
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Sunnyvale
Most sites are in East Texas, so plan on driving to rotations.
Living in Tyler While Attending UT Tyler
Tyler is in East Texas, about 100 miles east of Dallas. Texas has no state income tax.
Is the UT Tyler CRNA Program Right for You?
UT Tyler may be a good fit if you:
- Want both AGACNP and CRNA certification
- Want to skip the GRE
- Already have your CCRN
- Are a Texas resident
- Want to train in East Texas hospitals
Consider other options if you:
- Want published pass rates first
- Have ER or flight experience only
- Can’t finish 40 shadowing hours by January 15
- Are missing physics on your transcript
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UT Tyler’s CRNA program accredited?
Yes. It is accredited by the COA. UT Tyler says its next COA review is scheduled for fall 2030.
What makes UT Tyler’s CRNA program different?
Graduates earn dual certifications as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) and a CRNA in 36 months. The program requires at least 750 AGACNP clinical hours and 2,000 CRNA clinical hours.
Does UT Tyler require the GRE?
No. UT Tyler states that the GRE is not required.
Does UT Tyler require the CCRN?
Yes. Your CCRN should be complete before you apply.
How much does UT Tyler’s CRNA program cost?
A 12-credit fall or spring semester costs $8,979 for Texas residents and $17,823 for non-residents at 2026-27 rates, tuition and mandatory fees included. We estimate about $87,500 in-state and $174,000 out-of-state for the full program.
When is the UT Tyler CRNA application deadline?
The current application opened July 1, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027.
Next Steps
If you are applying this cycle, start your 40 shadowing hours now and check your transcript for physics and statistics. The application closes January 15, 2027.
Compare all Texas CRNA programs, or see CRNA schools by state.
Contact the Program
UT Tyler School of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Program
Academic advisor: Kyla Thomas, kthomas@uttyler.edu
Graduate admissions: gradadmissions@uttyler.edu
Official page: UT Tyler DNP in Nurse Anesthesia
Cost: 2026-27 DNP-CRNA tuition and fee schedule