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Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn)

Auburn, AL

Not requiredApplies via CASAAAccredited
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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3.2
GPA measured on
Last 60 hours of the bachelor's or master's degree
Minimum science GPA
3.2
Entrance exam
Not required
Shadowing hours required
None stated

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Oct 31 each year
Applies through CASAA
Yes
Interview
In person

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
Bluefield University–VCOM
Accreditation
Accredited
Length
28 months
Class size detail
40–44 students per campus each year

Outcomes

What the program publishes about finishing, passing the exam and getting hired.
Completion
1.85% of students did not finish, averaged over entering classes 2023–2026
Employment
Not published by the program
NCCAA exam, first attempt
86% in the most recent class to graduate (2025)
NCCAA exam, all attempts
100% in the most recent class to graduate (2025)
What these figures cover
Attrition is published for the Auburn campus. The NCCAA pass rate is published for the Auburn and Carolinas campuses combined.
Pass rate and completion read from the program’s own outcomes page ↗ on 2026-11-03. Programs update these yearly.

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$57,165 per year

Prerequisites

  • •General Biology for STEM majors + lab (full year)
  • •General Chemistry for STEM majors + lab (full year)
  • •Organic Chemistry with lab (or Integrated Organic & Biochemistry with lab)
  • •Biochemistry / Biological Chemistry
  • •Human Anatomy + lab
  • •Human Physiology + lab
  • •Microbiology
  • •Physics
  • •English (expository or creative/technical writing)
  • •Calculus
  • •Statistics (advanced / 200-level or above)

Notes

Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA); graduates become Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. Located at the Auburn, AL campus (910 South Donahue Drive). The GRE and MCAT are not required, the program is CAAHEP-accredited, and it applies through CASAA. The 28-month program admits roughly 40–44 students per campus each year. Shadowing is strongly encouraged but not required. The minimum cumulative and science GPA is 3.2, over the last 60 hours of the bachelor's or master's degree; applicants below 3.2 need the Dean's approval to interview.

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Your exam score

Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) publishes no minimum exam score. There is no number you have to clear to be considered here.

Read from the program’s own page on 2026-10-03. Source

If you trained outside the US

We read this program's admissions pages and they take no position on international applicants. That is not a yes and not a no — ask the program before you spend anything.

“Documentation for every prerequisite outlined on the Prerequisite Reference page must come from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution of higher learning.”
The program's own words — the page we read ↗, read 2026-09-24
Prerequisites
Must be completed in the US or Canada, per the program's own wording.

Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step

Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) — frequently asked

What GPA does Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) require?

Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) lists a minimum GPA of 3.2 (last 60 hours of the bachelor's or master's degree) and a science GPA of at least 3.2. Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.

Does Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) require the GRE or MCAT?

No — Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) doesn't require an entrance exam, per its own site. Requirements change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page before you plan around it.

What prerequisites does Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) require?

General Biology for STEM majors + lab (full year), General Chemistry for STEM majors + lab (full year), Organic Chemistry with lab (or Integrated Organic & Biochemistry with lab), Biochemistry / Biological Chemistry, Human Anatomy + lab, Human Physiology + lab, Microbiology, Physics, English (expository or creative/technical writing), Calculus, and more. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) program?

About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

How much does Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) cost?

Tuition at Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn): $57,165 per year. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) use CASAA?

Yes — Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the Bluefield University–VCOM (Auburn) application deadline?

Oct 31 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.

Other Bluefield University–VCOM campuses

Same institution, different location. Curriculum and admissions requirements are usually shared across campuses, but class size, clinical sites, and deadlines can differ — check each one.
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