If your cumulative GPA is below 3.0, you've probably been told CRNA school isn't realistic. That's not the full picture. Of the 155 accredited CRNA programs in the United States, 31 of them give meaningful weight to your last 60 credit hours of coursework — meaning the GPA from your most recent semesters can carry you past programs that would otherwise screen you out on cumulative alone.
Short answer
Yes — some CRNA schools consider your last 60 credit hours instead of relying only on cumulative GPA. As of April 2026, CRNAPathway verified 31 accredited nurse anesthesia programs that give meaningful weight to last 60 credit hours, either as the primary GPA metric, an alternative qualifying metric, a weighted review factor, or a discretionary review factor.
This page is the verified list. Every program below was checked directly against its current admissions page in April 2026. No outdated blog posts, no secondhand claims. Where the policy was ambiguous, the program was excluded.
One important caveat before you read further: "uses last 60" means very different things at different schools. Some programs use it as their sole GPA metric. Others let you qualify with either cumulative or last 60. A few weight it alongside other GPAs in a composite score, and one program only considers it at the director's discretion. The category column tells you which mechanism applies to each program — and that distinction matters more than most applicants realize.
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Four tiers, ordered from most to least forgiving. The counts add up to all 31 programs.
Your last 60 GPA is the number they evaluate. Cumulative GPA may be a soft check or not calculated at all.
What this means: Most forgiving. A strong recent run keeps you in the running regardless of earlier grades.
You qualify on either your cumulative GPA or your last 60 GPA — meeting one threshold puts you in the review pool.
What this means: A strong last 60 fully substitutes for a weak cumulative for eligibility.
Several GPAs (cumulative, science, last 60, sometimes graduate) are scored together in an admissions rubric.
What this means: Last 60 helps but doesn’t neutralize a weak cumulative — best for borderline, not low, cumulatives.
Considered only at the director’s discretion, usually by written petition.
What this means: Not a guaranteed path. Mayo Clinic is the only program here.
A note on what “low GPA” actually means here. Most of these programs still expect 3.0 in your last 60 credits. A handful go higher (Samuel Merritt requires 3.25, Kaiser Permanente 3.2, Endeavor Health 3.5). The programs in this list are not low-bar — they’re high-bar with a more recent measurement window. If you’re working on GPA recovery, your goal is a 3.5+ in your last 60 to be competitive, not just to clear the minimum.
Baton Rouge
LA
DNP
Last 60 hours GPA evaluated as one of three GPAs (with overall and science).
Not specified
Cullowhee
NC
DNP
Minimum GPA in last 60 hours of coursework (less than 3.0 will not be considered).
3.0
East Lansing
MI
DNP
Minimum GPA for total credits completed during the second half of the BSN (last 60 equivalent).
3.0
Evanston
IL
DNP
Compiled GPA from previous 40 semester / 60 quarter hours of college coursework (sole stated metric).
3.5
Fort Worth
TX
DNAP
Overall GPA OR last 60 hours GPA OR science GPA - applicant must meet at least one.
3.0
Galveston
TX
DNP
Minimum GPA for last 60 hours of all bachelors and higher level coursework.
3.0
Jackson
TN
DNP
Last 60 hours GPA stated as primary GPA requirement; explicit calculation method including retake handling.
3.0
Jonesboro
AR
DNP
Cumulative GPA OR last 60 hours GPA accepted as alternative path to qualify for review.
3.25
Miami
FL
DNP
Minimum GPA in last 60 credits of undergraduate coursework (sole stated metric).
3.0
Murray
KY
DNP
Reviews overall GPA, last 60 credit hours, and science GPA as part of holistic review process. Blended distance-learning format with Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville clinical site.
3.0
Oakland
CA
DNP
Most recent 60 unit GPA taken directly from NursingCAS application; not recalculated by SMU.
3.25 (avg accepted 3.66)
Oshkosh
WI
DNP
Calculates 4 GPAs: overall undergraduate, cumulative nursing, science, and last 60 hours of undergraduate.
Not specified
Pasadena / Fullerton
CA
DNP
Last 60 semester unit GPA used for admission (sole metric).
3.2 minimum (3.5+ competitive)
Pittsburgh
PA
DNAP
3.2 GPA minimum. Reviews both cumulative and last 60 credit hours as part of overall academic profile evaluation. 2 years ICU required. One of PA's stricter programs.
3.2
San Antonio
TX
DNP
GPA from last 60 hours of college coursework (sole stated GPA metric).
3.0
Wichita
KS
DNAP
Cumulative GPA OR last 60 credit hours GPA accepted as alternative.
3.2 (last 60); 3.0 (cumulative)
Birmingham
AL
DNP
Calculated as one of four GPAs (cumulative, last 60, science/math, graduate); holistic review.
Not specified
Detroit
MI
DNAP
Overall minimum GPA for the last 60 credits completed (sole stated metric).
3.0
Erie
PA
DNP
Cumulative GPA in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
3.0
Fort Worth
TX
DNAP
Last 60 hours GPA required (in addition to overall and science GPA - all three required).
3.0
Fresno
CA
DNAP
Evaluates 4 GPAs: cumulative, last 60 cumulative, science cumulative, last 60 science.
3.3 minimum across cumulative/last-60/science (3.5–3.7 preferred)
Indianapolis
IN
DNAP
Graduate degree GPA and last 60 credit hours both taken into consideration alongside cumulative GPA as part of holistic review. CCRN with score report required.
3.0
Jacksonville
FL
DNP
Minimum GPA from undergraduate nursing major (generally the last 60 hours).
3.0
Little Rock
AR
DNP
Minimum GPA in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework OR in graduate coursework.
3.0 (last 60); science GPA 3.25
Miami Shores
FL
DNP
Minimum GPA required; deference given to last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
3.2
Newberg
OR
DNP
Minimum GPA in last 60 units/credits of nursing courses.
3.0
Orlando
FL
DNAP
Cumulative GPA calculation IS the last 60 credit hours (last 60 used in lieu of cumulative).
Not specified
Pasadena / Fullerton
CA
DNP
Last 60 semester unit GPA used for admission (sole metric).
3.2 minimum (3.5+ competitive)
Philadelphia
PA
DNP
GPA requirement calculated from last 60 credit hours of undergraduate nursing degree. CCRN or CEN with score report required. Rolling admissions with January 15 priority deadline.
3.2
Rochester
MN
DNAP
May submit last 60 cumulative credits if cumulative GPA does not meet 3.25 threshold.
3.25
Springfield
MO
DNAP
Minimum GPA for last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
3.0
What does "last 60 credit hours" mean for CRNA admissions? It means the program calculates your GPA using only your most recent 60 credit hours of college coursework rather than your full undergraduate record. For most applicants, this captures the final two years of a BSN program plus any post-baccalaureate coursework. Programs that use this approach are giving weight to recent academic performance rather than penalizing applicants for grades earned years earlier.
Can I get into CRNA school with a low cumulative GPA? Yes, if your last 60 credit hours show strong performance. The 31 programs on this list publicly state that they consider the last 60 in admissions, which means a 2.6 cumulative paired with a 3.6 last 60 is a viable application at programs in the “Sole metric” or “Alternative” categories. You’ll still need strong ICU experience, CCRN certification, and a competitive interview — last 60 helps you clear the GPA filter, not the entire admissions process.
How do I calculate my last 60 GPA? Most programs use NursingCAS, which calculates this automatically when you submit your application. You can also estimate it manually by listing your most recent courses chronologically, working backward until you reach 60 credit hours, and computing the GPA using standard 4.0-scale grade points. If a partial semester is needed to reach exactly 60, programs handle this differently — Union University, for example, takes the highest-grade course from that semester.
Does my last 60 credits include graduate coursework? It depends on the program. UAMS allows last 60 from undergraduate OR graduate coursework. Most others use undergraduate only. If you have a master's degree in a related field, contact the program directly to confirm whether graduate credits count toward the calculation.
How often is this list updated? This list was last verified in April 2026. Admissions policies change, so we recommend checking the source link for any program before applying. We update the list at least twice per year and after any major reported policy change. If you've spotted an outdated entry, contact us so we can re-verify.
Which CRNA schools look at last 60 credits? The verified list above includes programs that publicly reference last 60 credit hours or a similar recent-coursework GPA calculation in admissions. Do CRNA schools use cumulative GPA or last 60 GPA? It depends on the program: some use last 60 as the main GPA metric, some allow either cumulative or last 60, and others use it as part of a broader review. What last 60 GPA is competitive for CRNA school? A 3.0 may clear a minimum screen at some schools, but GPA-recovery applicants should usually aim for a 3.5+ last 60 GPA to be competitive alongside ICU experience, CCRN, references, and interview performance.