Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
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$19,808
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About Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
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 18,146, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,808.
Rankings
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- #1 Ranked in Best Online Doctorate in Psychology Programs of 2023
- #3 Ranked in Best Online Associate in Medical Billing and Coding Programs
- #11 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Nurse Anesthetist Programs
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.
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.
97% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards20k
Students enrolled
48%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
30%
Hispanic
29%
Black
19%
Unknown
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
73%
Socio-economic diversity
67% 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
80
Total Online Enrollment
9,752
Percent of Programs Online
28% On-campus
72% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 47% online
Bachelor's 75% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 91% online
Doctorate 91% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $19,808 | $19,808 |
Graduate | $27,162 | $27,162 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $2,000 |
On-campus room and board | Currently unavailable |
On-campus other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,620 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $8,726 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $8,808 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $21,808 | $21,808 |
Off-campus without family | $44,154 | $44,154 |
Off-campus with family | $30,616 | $30,616 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
79%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
77%
Pell Grant
67%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
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
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
11Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
12Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
13Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
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