6 Schools • 0 Fully Online • 5 Mostly Online • 1 Hybrid
Six Kansas schools offer twelve graduate tracks, nine of which lead to FNP certification. Pathways include BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, MSN, and post-graduate certificate routes. Five programs are Mostly Online, pairing online coursework with intensives or campus skills sessions, and one is Hybrid.
Estimated resident tuition runs from about $12,000 to $54,000. Completion takes 1 to 4 years, depending on the track and a student’s prior credentials.
Highlights include:
- Saint Mary helps every FNP student secure practicum placements
- Fort Hays State ends its BSN-DNP with a rural-focused preceptorship inside 900 preceptored hours
- KU Medical Center tests clinical skills in person every practicum semester
- Wichita State gives women’s health, pediatrics, and mental disorders their own primary care courses
Compare Kansas Family NP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
| Fort Hays State University | Mostly Online | A few campus days | $363–$486 | BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP | Rural primary care |
| Pittsburg State University | Mostly Online | One summer intensive | $581 | BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP | FNP plus teaching prep |
| University of Kansas Medical Center | Mostly Online | Several visits per practicum term | $630 | BSN-DNP, certificate | Fastest doctorate |
| University of Saint Mary | Mostly Online | One three-day intensive | $785 | MSN, certificate | Placement support |
| Washburn University | Mostly Online | Four to five two-day sessions | $727 | BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP | Procedural skills |
| Wichita State University | Hybrid | Not clearly stated | $390 | BSN-DNP, post-master DNP | Practice management training |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at Kansas resident rates, rounded to the nearest dollar. Fort Hays State’s range reflects separate graduate and DNP course rates, and Fort Hays State, Saint Mary, and Washburn charge the same rate regardless of residency. Full rate breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best FNP Program for You?
Lowest Doctoral Cost
Fort Hays State’s BSN-DNP costs about $35,000, the lowest doctoral FNP price in Kansas, though only residents of Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma can enroll.
Fastest Doctorate
KU Medical Center’s rebuilt 67-credit BSN-DNP finishes in about 3 years of full-time study, the shortest published timeline among Kansas doctorates.
Best Placement Support
Saint Mary assigns a clinical coordinator to help every FNP student secure practicum sites, the most direct placement help described by a Kansas program.
Best Procedural Training
Washburn adds separate basic and advanced office-procedures courses to 1,170 planned clinical hours, a fit for nurses headed to independent primary care.
Best Certificate Value
KU Medical Center’s 18-credit certificate costs about $12,000 for Kansas residents and delivers 750 clinical hours in one year.
Best for Out-of-State Students
Saint Mary charges one $785 rate in every state and pairs it with placement help, though it may not accept residents of Arizona, Louisiana, Tennessee, or New York.
Kansas DNP FNP Programs
Five Kansas schools offer the doctorate, and four of them (Fort Hays State, KU Medical Center, Washburn, and Wichita State) offer no MSN route to FNP practice. Most plans run 3 to 4 years with one start per year. Fort Hays State limits its BSN-DNP to residents of Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, and Wichita State requires a Kansas RN license. Washburn also admits nurses with a non-NP master’s degree. The other MSN-DNP and post-master tracks serve practicing APRNs only.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Fort Hays State (BSN-DNP) | $35K | 4 years | 1,500 hrs |
| Fort Hays State (MSN-DNP, APRNs only) | $15K | 2 years | 600+ hrs |
| Pittsburg State (BSN-DNP) | $43K | 4 years | 1,056 hrs |
| Pittsburg State (MSN-DNP, APRNs only) | $19K | Not clearly stated | 384 hrs |
| KU Medical Center (BSN-DNP) | $45K | 3 years | 1,000 hrs |
| Washburn (BSN-DNP) | $54K | 4 years | 1,170 hrs |
| Washburn (MSN-DNP, non-NP MSN) | $51K | 4 years | 1,170 hrs |
| Wichita State (BSN-DNP) | $36K | 3–4 years | Not clearly stated |
| Wichita State (Post-Master DNP, APRNs only) | $15K | 2–3 years | Not clearly stated |
Fort Hays State’s BSN-DNP total includes 600 DNP project hours and Pittsburg State’s includes 288; Washburn’s includes residency and simulation hours.
- Lowest doctoral cost: Fort Hays State — $35K for the BSN-DNP at the published 2026–27 online rates.
- Close second: Wichita State — $36K for Kansas residents, more than double for nonresidents.
- Shortest BSN-DNP: KU Medical Center — 3 years full time under the 2026 curriculum.
- Not FNP routes: Fort Hays State, Pittsburg State, and Wichita State post-master tracks — doctoral completion for certified APRNs only.
Find more doctoral options in our BSN-to-DNP and MSN-to-DNP program guides.
Kansas MSN FNP Programs
Saint Mary offers the only MSN-FNP among Kansas schools on this page. The 50-credit program runs in a fixed cohort sequence over about two years, with January and August starts. Courses run year-round, and no part-time plan is published. A C in any FNP concentration course ends enrollment. The only campus requirement is one three-day intensive in the first summer.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| University of Saint Mary | $41K | 2 years | 780 hrs |
- Shortest degree path: Saint Mary — about 2 years to FNP eligibility, shorter than any Kansas BSN-DNP.
- Placement help: Saint Mary — a clinical coordinator assists with sites, though placement is not guaranteed.
- Clinical load: Saint Mary — 780 hrs, above the 600–700 hours common in FNP programs.
Find more master’s options in our MSN FNP program guide.
Kansas Post-Graduate Certificate FNP Programs
Two Kansas schools let nurses with a graduate degree add the family focus. KU Medical Center’s certificate admits once a year for summer and finishes in one year. Saint Mary offers a full 35-credit route and a shorter 24-credit route for nurse practitioners already certified in pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, acute care, or adult-gerontology. Both schools carry heavy clinical loads for a certificate.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| KU Medical Center | $12K | 1 year | 750 hrs |
| Saint Mary (Full route) | $28K | 1.3 years | 780 hrs |
| Saint Mary (Certified NP route) | $19K | 1 year | Not clearly stated |
- Lowest certificate cost: KU Medical Center — $12K resident for 18 credits.
- Shortest for certified NPs: Saint Mary — 24 credits over three semesters.
- Licensure requirement: Saint Mary — certificate applicants need a Kansas RN license plus one in their practicum state.
Find more certificate options in our post-graduate FNP certificate guide.
National Online FNP Options
Kansas has no fully online FNP program, so every in-state option requires some campus travel. MSN seekers have a single choice, and certified APRNs have only two certificate routes. Residency rules narrow the field further: Fort Hays State admits only Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma residents, Wichita State requires a Kansas RN license, and Saint Mary may not accept residents of four states. Pittsburg State students also recruit their own preceptors.
Nurses who need an online MSN, a different start term, or a program authorized in their home state can compare national options. Walden University offers online FNP routes at the MSN, DNP, and post-master’s certificate levels and holds CCNE accreditation. Purdue Global is another national option to weigh against the Kansas programs.
FAQ
How many FNP programs are in Kansas?
Six schools offer twelve graduate tracks: Fort Hays State, Pittsburg State, KU Medical Center, University of Saint Mary, Washburn, and Wichita State. Nine tracks lead to FNP certification; the post-master DNPs at Fort Hays State, Pittsburg State, and Wichita State are for practicing APRNs.
Are any Kansas FNP programs fully online?
No. Five are Mostly Online, and Wichita State’s BSN-DNP is Hybrid, though it does not publish its campus schedule. Pittsburg State and Saint Mary require a single campus intensive, while KU Medical Center and Washburn schedule skills sessions during clinical terms.
Which Kansas FNP program has the lowest tuition?
KU Medical Center’s certificate is lowest at about $12,000 for residents. Among degrees, Fort Hays State’s BSN-DNP is about $35,000 and Wichita State’s about $36,000 for Kansas residents. Saint Mary’s MSN costs about $41,000.
Which Kansas schools offer a DNP with an FNP focus?
Fort Hays State, Pittsburg State, KU Medical Center, Washburn, and Wichita State offer the BSN-DNP. Washburn also offers an FNP-track MSN-DNP for nurses with a non-NP master’s degree.
Do I have to visit campus?
Yes, in every program. Commitments range from one intensive at Pittsburg State and Saint Mary to several Kansas City visits each practicum semester at KU Medical Center. Wichita State has not published how often BSN-DNP students come to campus.
Can I complete clinicals where I live?
Generally, yes. Pittsburg State and Washburn students identify local preceptors for faculty approval, Saint Mary helps students find sites, and Fort Hays State maintains a Kansas preceptor network. Fort Hays State clinicals must stay in Kansas, Nebraska, or Oklahoma, and Wichita State does not describe its placement process.
Can out-of-state students enroll and pay Kansas rates?
Saint Mary and Washburn charge the same rate in every state, and Fort Hays State’s online rate applies to Nebraska and Oklahoma residents. Wichita State charges BSN-DNP nonresidents $926 per credit, and KU Medical Center’s published out-of-state campus rate is $1,285. Saint Mary may not accept residents of Arizona, Louisiana, Tennessee, or New York.