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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20,800

Avg tuition

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About Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 17,990, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,800.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

96% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Considered (not required)

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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20k

Students enrolled

50%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

31%

White

25%

Unknown

20%

Black

17%

Asian

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

72%

Socio-economic diversity

76% 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

86

Total Online Enrollment

9,850

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

24% On-campus

76% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 53% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 78% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 96% online

Doctorate Check Bold 91% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $20,800 $20,800
Graduate $29,632 $29,632

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $2,000
On-campus room and board $14,368
On-campus other expenses $10,336
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,086
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $8,726
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $9,248

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $47,504 $47,504
Off-campus without family $45,612 $45,612
Off-campus with family $32,048 $32,048

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

94%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

76%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $8,147
State Grant Aid $4,932
Institution Grant Aid $5,006
Pell Grant Aid $5,179

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

15

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

16

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.