CRNA school lists
CRNA schools that don't require shadowing
Programs that don't require you to shadow a CRNA before applying. Shadowing still helps you write and interview well.
80programs on this list
$115,669median total cost
18%median acceptance rate
92%median NCE pass rate
| Program | Location | Shadowing | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | State University, AR | Not required | 20% |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | Not required | 15% |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Not required | 22% |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Not required | 16% |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | Lincoln, NE | Not required | 31% |
| Clarkson College | Omaha, NE | Not required | 17% |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Not required | 12% |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Not required | 14% |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Not required | 11% |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Not required | 21% |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Not required | 7% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Not required | 8% |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | Not required | 36% |
| Florida State University | Panama City, FL | Not required | 18% |
| Franciscan Healthcare | La Crosse, WI | Not required | 11% |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA | Not required | 14% |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Not required | 18% |
| Hunter College | New York, NY | Not required | n/p |
| Independence Health System | Latrobe, PA | Not required | 15% |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico | Arecibo, PR | Not required | 25% |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | Not required | n/p |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center | New Orleans, LA | Not required | 43% |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Not required | 8% |
| Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia | Madison, TN | Not required | 30% |
| Midwestern University | Glendale, AZ | Not required | 9% |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | Not required | 6% |
| Northwestern State University | Natchitoches, LA | Not required | 9% |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI | Not required | 23% |
| Old Dominion University | Virginia Beach, VA | Not required | 83% |
| Oregon Health and Science University | Portland, OR | Not required | 5% |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Not required | 15% |
| Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | Not required | 20% |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago, IL | Not required | 7% |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | Henderson, NV | Not required | n/p |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | Not required | 26% |
| Rutgers University | Newark, NJ | Not required | 23% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Not required | 13% |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Not required | 26% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | Not required | 18% |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Not required | 40% |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth, TX | Not required | 26% |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Not required | n/p |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Not required | 36% |
| The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Not required | 19% |
| The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Not required | 13% |
| The University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Not required | 20% |
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Not required | 19% |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis, TN | Not required | 14% |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Not required | 10% |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | Not required | 40% |
| UTHealth Houston | Houston, TX | Not required | 11% |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | Not required | 27% |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | Not required | 40% |
| University of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Not required | 12% |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Not required | 23% |
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Not required | 10% |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Not required | 12% |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Not required | 18% |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Not required | 25% |
| University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus | San Juan, PR | Not required | 17% |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Not required | 16% |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | Galveston, TX | Not required | n/p |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Not required | 21% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | Not required | 18% |
| Western Carolina University | Asheville, NC | Not required | 14% |
| York College of Pennsylvania | York, PA | Not required | 8% |
| Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College | St. Louis, MO | Recommended | 18% |
| Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | Recommended | 15% |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | Recommended | 15% |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Recommended | 10% |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | Recommended | 24% |
| Mount Marty University | Sioux Falls, SD | Recommended | 9% |
| University Health | Kansas City, MO | Recommended | 24% |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Recommended | 11% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Recommended | 14% |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Recommended | 35% |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Recommended | 24% |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Recommended | 22% |
| Wake Forest University School of Medicine | Winston Salem, NC | Recommended | 16% |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Recommended | 43% |
Data: Everything CRNA School Finder data (October 2026), compiled from program websites and admissions offices. n/p = not published. Figures change each cycle, so confirm with each program.