CRNA Schools in Virginia (2025–2026)
Virginia is home to 3 accredited CRNA programs located in Richmond, Fishersville, and Virginia Beach. All award entry-level doctoral degrees and offer hybrid learning formats with varying levels of distance education.
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CRNA Program Comparison – Virginia
| Category | VCU | Mary Baldwin University | Old Dominion University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, VA | Fishersville, VA | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Degree | DNAP (Entry-Level) | DNP (Entry-Level) | DNP (Entry-Level) |
| Program Length | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months |
| Start Date | January | August | May |
| Distance Education | Yes (limited) | Yes (hybrid) | Yes (hybrid) |
| Tuition per Year | ~$24,000–$26,000 (est.) | $49,500 | Varies by residency |
| Tuition per Credit | Flat rate + fees | $1,415 (part-time) | $486 (VA res) / $1,334.50 (non-res) / $649 (tech-delivered) |
| Application Deadline | March 1 | Dec 15 | July 15 |
| Test Requirement | Not required | CASPer by Dec 5 | GRE required |
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) – Richmond, VA
Program Overview:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree Type | Entry-Level DNAP |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Start Date | January |
| Distance Learning | Yes (limited) |
| Tuition Estimate (2026) | ~$24,000–$26,000 per year (in-state estimate) |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Program Director | Rebekah Carmel, DNP, CRNA |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (804) 828-9808 |
| Website | VCU Nurse Anesthesia |
| Address | P.O. Box 980226, Richmond, VA 23298-0226 |
Mary Baldwin University – Fishersville, VA
Program Overview:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree Type | Entry-Level DNP |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Start Date | August |
| Distance Learning | Yes (hybrid) |
| Tuition | $49,500/year × 3 = $148,500 total |
| Tuition (Part-Time) | $1,415/credit |
| Application Deadline | December 15 |
| CASPer Exam Deadline | December 5 |
| Program Director | Jennifer McPherson, DNP, CRNA |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (540) 887-4121 |
| Website | Mary Baldwin DNP Nurse Anesthesiology |
| Address | 100 Baldwin Blvd, Fishersville, VA 22939 |
Old Dominion University – Virginia Beach, VA
Program Overview:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree Type | Entry-Level DNP |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Start Date | May |
| Distance Learning | Yes (hybrid) |
| Tuition (VA Resident) | $486/credit |
| Tuition (Non-Resident) | $1,334.50/credit |
| Tech-Delivered (outside VA) | $649/credit |
| Program Fees | $1,500/semester + $1,500 place-holding fee |
| Application Deadline | July 15 |
| Test Requirement | GRE required (preferred combined score >300) |
| Program Director | Adrienne Hartgerink, DNP, CRNA, FAANA |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (757) 368-4174 |
| Website | ODU Nurse Anesthesia |
| Address | 1881 University Dr, Rm 206, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 |
Quick Summary: Choosing Between Virginia CRNA Programs
- Most affordable overall: VCU (in-state flat rate + limited fees)
- Fixed pricing: Mary Baldwin ($49,500/year, no surprises)
- Best for VA residents: Old Dominion (lowest in-state rate)
- Start dates vary: January (VCU), May (ODU), August (MBU)
- All programs offer hybrid/distance learning models