Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a large private university located on an urban campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,452, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $22,936.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-19
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
22k
Students enrolled
48%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
17%
Unknown
24%
Black
15%
Hispanic
25%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
9% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
77
Total Online Enrollment
10,322
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.48% online, 52% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
34% On-campus
66% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate42% online
Bachelor's70% online
Graduate Certificate83% online
Master's77% online
Doctorate91% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $22,936 | $22,936 |
| Graduate | $33,390 | $33,390 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $18,860 |
| On-campus other expenses | $8,208 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,304 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $8,208 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,368 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $52,004 | $52,004 |
| Off-campus without family | $45,448 | $45,448 |
| Off-campus with family | $29,304 | $29,304 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
70%
State Grant Aid
50%
Institution Grant Aid
83%
Pell Grant
9%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 13 | Psychology. | |||
| 14 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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