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Frontier Nursing University nursing programs review

Last reviewed May 22, 2026How we rank

Reviewed May 22, 2026 by the ScrubScope editorial team.

Frontier Nursing University is a ACEN-accredited private, nonprofit university, founded in 1939, offering 5 nursing pathways online. Frontier Nursing University works for a working RN who wants mostly online coursework with some scheduled or on-campus elements. If reaching a campus for the on-site elements is hard for you, factor that in first.

Overall rating

We do not show a quantified score for Frontier Nursing University yet. As a private, nonprofit university it sets its own tuition and support model, and we check program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against primary sources before scoring it. The school dates to 1939, but longevity is context, not a score. A made-up or perfect-looking rating is not something we publish.

How we rank.

At a glance

The numbers that matter for Frontier Nursing University

Format
hybrid
NCLEX-RN pass rate
Not reported
Accreditation
ACEN
Founded 1939
NCLEX Pass-Rate Index

Why no NCLEX index is shown here

The NCLEX Pass-Rate Index covers pre-licensure RN programs that sit a first-time NCLEX-RN cohort. Frontier Nursing University runs Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as a multi-state online program, which produces no single-campus first-time cohort, so we report it as Not reported rather than estimate a figure we cannot source. Read the index methodology.

The honest take

What stands out at Frontier Nursing University, and what to watch

What stands out
  • Specialist graduate nurse-midwifery and NP institution with deep heritage
  • Distance-education model with brief on-campus intensives
  • Strong focus on rural and underserved-area practice preparation
What to watch out for
  • Graduate-only; no RN-to-BSN entry point
  • Requires periodic on-campus session attendance
  • Narrow program focus relative to large multi-discipline schools

Who this path is wrong for

  • If you cannot reach a campus for the in-person elements, the hybrid format at Frontier Nursing University is a poor fit.
  • If Frontier Nursing University does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
  • If any trade-off listed above is a dealbreaker, be honest with yourself about it before you inquire.
Programs offered

What you can study at Frontier Nursing University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)18-36 monthsDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)24-48 monthsFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP)24-36 monthsPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)24-36 monthsWomen's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)24-36 months

Common questions

Yes. Frontier Nursing University holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The school was founded in 1939, and accreditation is a hard gate in our methodology, so a program without it would not appear on ScrubScope at all.
What you pay at Frontier Nursing University depends on the pathway you choose and the transfer credit you bring in. ScrubScope routes your inquiry to Frontier Nursing University rather than quoting a price, so confirm current tuition and fees directly with the school before you apply.
No. ScrubScope passes your details to the admissions office at Frontier Nursing University, which makes every admissions and financial-aid decision. We are a research and referral site, not a decision-maker.
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References

Sources

  1. Frontier Nursing University program and accreditation details. School catalog and accreditor records.