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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 590
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Keiser University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Keiser University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Keiser University is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Keiser University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,000

Cost of attendance at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,000

Cost of attendance at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale received on average $11,968 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,968
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,203 76% $6,125 $7,368,883
Other Federal Grant 1,487 94% $8,147 $12,113,996
State Grant/Scholarships 5 0% $4,932 $24,659
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,226 78% $5,006 $6,136,762
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,527 97% $11,968 $18,275,417

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale students is 67.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.4%.

67.1%

  • asian 67.7% 21 students
  • African American 59.3% 147 students
  • white 70.7% 379 students
  • unknown 69.2% 9 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 66.1% 185 students
  • International Students 69.6% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 73.9% 34 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-South Conference
  • Baseball The Sun Conference
  • Basketball The Sun Conference
  • Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)