Midwestern University CRNA

Midwestern University, located in the Grand Canyon State State of Glendale, Arizona State offers one of the top CRNA programs in the United States. The Midwestern University CRNA program length is 27 months (120 credit hours) beginning in the calendar month of June each year.  This detailed summary will discuss the degree, course structure, class size, acceptance rates, admissions, tuition costs and other helpful information for the school.

#19 Best CRNA Schools – Midwestern CRNA

We spent hundreds of hours interviewing nurse anesthetists to come up with the list of Best CRNA schools where we include real feedback on all CRNA schools from nurse anesthesiologists all over the US.  In our Best CRNA School survey, the Midwestern CRNA has a CRNA School Ranking of #19 out of 124 CRNA Schools.  This is what real CRNAs had to say about the Midwestern CRNA program:

Midwestern University was a very tough school. Even though it was hard to move every three months for clinicals, I was very happy with the varied experiences I got by going through this program. I was very prepared to be independent when leaving Midwestern.

 

Arizona nurse anesthetist programs have a very hard time obtaining clinical rotations in the state. Their students are sent out of state and do not have quality access to regional opportunities.

 

Midwestern U, AZ – worked with a graduate of that program and he was excellent.

For more information on all CRNA schools, check out Best CRNA Schools and CRNA School Rankings.

Midwestern University MSNA

Upon graduation from the program, you will receive a Midwestern University MSNA degree.  As a reminder, CRNA master’s degrees will no longer be offered by CRNA schools from 2022. Therefore, all degrees offered from CRNA schools will be Doctor degrees such as:

• DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) 
• DNP-A (Doctor of Nursing Practice – Anesthesia)
• DNP-NA (Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia)
• DMPNA  (Doctor of Management Practice – Nurse Anesthesia)

For instance, many healthcare professions, like Pharmacy, are also moving towards the doctorate degree as the entry level to enter the profession.

Midwestern CRNA Program Course Load

The Midwestern University MSNA degree program is based on a front loaded course load.  In other words, a front loaded CRNA degree is one where clinical experience begins in the first year with both clinical hours and classroom lectures throughout the program length. 

On the other hand, this is different than an integrated loaded CRNA degree where the first year is considered mainly academic with classroom education while the remaining years are focused on clinical rotations. 

In general, there is no right or wrong method of teaching – roughly 33% of schools have integrated course loads in the first year and 67% are front loaded. 

Therefore, the trend of more clinical hours in the first year has been increasing in recent years as CRNA schools realize the importance of practical experience and knowledge sooner rather than later.

Midwestern University CRNA Program Class Size

In short, the Midwestern University program class size is 34 students and considered large.  To give a frame of reference, the average class size of CRNA programs across the nation is 24 CRNA students. 

Midwestern University CRNA Acceptance Rate & Admissions

The application deadline for the Midwestern University CRNA program is on Rolling .  The Midwestern University CRNA program does not accept applications via NursingCas, which means applicants will have to apply directly to the school.  The program charges an application fee of US$50, which is on par with the average CRNA application fee of US$61.

In summary, the Midwestern University CRNA acceptance rate is 21% and is deemed competitive.  In comparison to other CRNA schools, the average CRNA school acceptance rate across the United States is 26%.

Midwestern CRNA Tuition

In-State tuition is US$94,838, which is considered on the expensive side.  The average In-State tuition for CRNA schools is US$89,490 in the United States.

Out-of-State Tuition is US$94,838, which is considered on the high side. The average Out-of-State tuition for CRNA schools is US$105,291 across the country. 

Above all, for both In-State and Out-of-State tuition, these tuition figures include the total cost of the entire program excluding living expenses. 

Consequently, after one year of living in many States, you would be considered an ‘In State’ resident for tuition purposes.  In short, rules vary state by state.  Therefore, please do additional research on this if you are applying as an Out-of-State CRNA student.

To conclude, most CRNA schools charge a reservation fee and the average across the nation is US$1,3658.  However, Midwestern University does not charge a reservation fee.

Other Information on Midwestern University CRNA

Website: Midwestern University

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Note: We have updated all the information for the 2021 academic school year.

Check out the official virtual tour video below of the Midwestern CRNA program.

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice | AZ – Midwestern University

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Author Bio: Nelson started everythingCRNA to help aspiring, student and practicing CRNAs & CAAs.

Nelson is currently a CRNA in New York City.  Previously, he worked as an ICU Travel RN and Critical Care RN in Philadelphia, Miami, Washington DC, and Boston.  He earned his BSN from Penn State and his MSN from Bloomsburg.  He is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).

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