2 Schools • 1 Online • 1 Hybrid
Two Hawaii universities offer five Family Nurse Practitioner tracks: an MSN, two BSN-DNP options, a direct-entry DNP for non-nurses, and a post-master’s certificate. One school delivers fully online coursework, and the other runs a hybrid doctorate. Estimated resident tuition ranges from about $28,000 to $132,000. Completion takes roughly 1.3 to 4 years, depending on entry point and enrollment pace.
Highlights include:
- Hawaii Pacific University splits FNP clinicals into four equal rotations in child, women’s, adult, and geriatric care
- University of Hawaii at Manoa coordinates placements across the state, including rural and neighbor-island sites
- UH Manoa’s Graduate Entry Program in Nursing moves non-nurses with a bachelor’s degree into the FNP doctorate
- Hawaii Pacific University admits FNP students in fall, spring, and summer
Compare Hawaii Family NP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Online | None | $1,156 | MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | Fully online study |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Hybrid | Not clearly stated | $1,001 | BSN-DNP, direct-entry DNP | Hawaii-based placements |
CPC reflects published 2026–27 Hawaii resident rates, rounded to the nearest dollar; both schools bill mandatory fees per term or per course rather than per credit, so full fee breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best FNP Program for You?
Best Fully Online Option
Hawaii Pacific University delivers all three FNP tracks with asynchronous coursework and no campus visits.
Best Coordinated Placements
UH Manoa arranges clinical sites for its DNP students, removing the preceptor search most online programs leave to the student.
Best for Career Changers
UH Manoa’s GEPN route is the only Hawaii path that starts with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and ends in an FNP doctorate.
Best for Part-Time Study
Hawaii Pacific University publishes a part-time BSN-DNP plan, while UH Manoa admits full-time cohorts only.
Best for MSN Holders
Hawaii Pacific University’s 24-credit certificate is the state’s only post-master’s FNP option.
Hawaii DNP FNP Programs
Both Hawaii schools award the FNP doctorate, but they differ sharply in structure. UH Manoa enrolls one full-time cohort each August, coordinates placements, and offers no MSN exit. Hawaii Pacific University runs its BSN-DNP online with full-time and part-time plans and three start terms. Neither awards an MSN along the way. Both doctoral programs hold CCNE accreditation.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa (BSN-DNP) | $80K | 3 years | 1,035 hrs |
| Hawaii Pacific University (BSN-DNP) | $83K | 2.8–3.7 years | 1,000+ hrs |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa (GEPN-DNP) | $132K | 4 years | 1,035+ hrs |
Doctoral totals include DNP project hours: UH Manoa pairs 765 NP clinical hours with 270 project hours, and Hawaii Pacific University itemizes 624 of its 1,000+ hours as FNP practicum.
- Lowest doctoral cost: University of Hawaii at Manoa — $80K resident for the BSN-DNP, fees included, at 2026–27 rates
- Most NP clinical hours: University of Hawaii at Manoa — 765 supervised NP hours, the most in Hawaii
- Part-time doctorate: Hawaii Pacific University — BSN-DNP finishes in about 44 months part-time
- National post-master’s DNP: Walden University — MSN-DNP FNP for current MSN holders, about $67K after its scholarship
Compare more doctoral routes in our BSN-DNP FNP programs and MSN-to-DNP FNP programs guides.
Hawaii MSN FNP Programs
Hawaii Pacific University offers the state’s only MSN FNP. The 45-credit program runs fully online, takes about two years, and closes with a project proposal paper rather than a thesis. Clinicals cover 624 hours across four population-specific practicums completed near home. Admission requires a BSN and an unencumbered RN license, with no minimum RN experience listed. The program holds CCNE accreditation.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $52K | 2 years | 624 hrs |
- Only in-state MSN: Hawaii Pacific University — $52K resident, with fall, spring, and summer starts
- ADN entry: Walden University — RN-entry MSN accepts diploma and associate degree nurses, about $53K after its scholarship
- National tuition alternative: Purdue Global — 60-quarter-credit MSN, about $25K before fees
Find more master’s routes in our MSN FNP programs guide.
Hawaii Post-Graduate Certificate FNP Programs
Hawaii Pacific University’s post-master’s certificate packages the MSN’s eight FNP courses, with no core coursework or project paper. Applicants need graduate pathophysiology, pharmacology, and assessment equivalents completed within five years unless already practicing as an APRN. A gap analysis of the prior MSN must be cleared before clinicals begin, which can extend the timeline. CCNE accreditation covers the certificate.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $28K | 1.3 years | 624 hrs |
- Shortest Hawaii program: Hawaii Pacific University — 24 credits over about 16 months
- APRN-entry option: Walden University — licensed AGACNPs, AGPCNPs, and PNPs transfer up to 20 credits and can finish in four quarters
- Quarter-credit option: Purdue Global — 60-quarter-credit certificate, about $25K before fees, roughly 1.5 years
See more post-master’s routes in our FNP certificate programs guide.
National Online FNP Options
With two in-state schools, Hawaii leaves clear gaps. No local program accepts ADN-prepared nurses, neither lists an MSN-to-DNP FNP track, and UH Manoa admits once a year. Walden University and Purdue Global fill several of those gaps with fully online coursework and CCNE-accredited programs. Walden backs placements with its Practicum Pledge, and Purdue Global coordinates preceptors through faculty. Confirm Hawaii enrollment eligibility before applying, since Purdue Global restricts NP enrollment in some states.
| School | Online Format | FNP Pathways | Accreditation | Hawaii Gap Filled |
| Walden University | Online | RN-MSN, BSN-MSN, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, certificate | CCNE | ADN entry, MSN-DNP |
| Purdue Global | Online | MSN, MSN-DNP path, certificate | CCNE | Multiple start dates |
FAQ
How many FNP programs are in Hawaii?
Two schools offer FNP programs: Hawaii Pacific University and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Together they run five tracks across MSN, DNP, and certificate levels.
Can I earn an FNP fully online in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii Pacific University requires no campus visits for any FNP track. UH Manoa’s DNP is hybrid.
Which Hawaii FNP program costs the least?
Hawaii Pacific University’s certificate is lowest overall at about $28K. Among degrees, its MSN runs about $52K resident.
Which Hawaii schools offer a DNP FNP?
Both do. Hawaii Pacific University offers a BSN-DNP, and UH Manoa offers a BSN-DNP plus a direct-entry DNP for non-nurses.
Do Hawaii FNP programs require campus visits?
Hawaii Pacific University does not. UH Manoa is hybrid and requires an orientation during the first week of each semester; its pre-licensure GEPN year is in person.
Can I complete clinicals close to home?
Hawaii Pacific University students complete clinicals near home with school support in finding sites. UH Manoa assigns sites statewide, and neighbor-island rotations may require inter-island travel.
Can out-of-state nurses enroll in a Hawaii FNP program?
Yes, with limits. UH Manoa charges $1,896 per credit out of state, though WICHE-state residents may qualify for a reduced regional rate, and it has not determined licensure eligibility outside Hawaii. Hawaii Pacific University charges one rate for everyone but does not meet licensure requirements in seven jurisdictions, including New York, Tennessee, and Arizona.