Frontier Nursing University
Frontier Nursing University is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Kentucky. The campus is located in a rural area, in Hyden.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,004 students attend the school.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students2,004 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio- |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Master's degree | 0 | 30 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 17 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 81 |
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Kentucky Christian University
84 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2004 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate ACEN 11/01/2009 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/2004 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 12/14/2005 - Current |
Admission
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $565/credit | |
| In State Students | $565/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $565/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNP | 50 | $28,250 | $28,250 | $28,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
Student Population
0
Undergrads
2,004
Graduates
1,889
Women
115
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
76% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
