The cheapest CRNA programs in the US

#1 CHEAPEST

1. Inter American University of Puerto Rico

• About $34K tuitionSame rate for everyone. Plus about $10K in doctoral fees
• DNAP · 36 monthsArecibo campus
• Know firstAccreditation was renewed for 2 years in 2026. Ask about language and license rules

#2 CHEAPEST

2. Florida Gulf Coast University

• About $42K tuition for Florida residentsOut of state: about $161K
• DNP · 36 monthsPlus a $5.7K program fee

#3 CHEAPEST

3. University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences

• $43.5K for PR residents · $60.9K for everyone elseAbout $51K / $68K with program fees
• DNP · 36 months · San JuanOnly 17 seats a year
• Know firstYou must speak Spanish and hold a Puerto Rico RN license by the June start

#4 CHEAPEST

4. Arkansas State University

• About $45K tuition and feesThe school's own total
• DNP · 36 monthsBudget extra for clinical travel and housing

ALSO UNDER $52K IN-STATE

5. Two more to look at

• East Carolina University (NC)About $51K in-state · $96K out of state
• Old Dominion University (VA)About $51K in-state · $136K out of state

DON'T TRUST RANKING SITES

6. Always check the school's own page

• Ranking sites list Idaho State at about $48K
• The school's own sheet: $52K tuition plus $72K in fees
• Prices change every year. Old numbers are everywhere

KNOW THIS FIRST

7. Tuition isn't the whole bill

• Add fees, books, clinical travel and 3 years of living costs
• Most programs ask you not to work during school
• The low price is usually in-state only, and residency must come first
• Check COA accreditation and board pass rates, not just price

Tuition: each school's published rates (2026–27 or latest), checked Oct 2, 2026.