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Keiser University is a regionally accredited, private, four-year career college offering bachelor and associate degrees. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale with additional campuses located throughout the State of Florida and internationally. The College’s degrees are offered both campus based and through web based distance learning. Keiser University prepares graduates for careers in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality and education. All degree programs provide students with a general education foundation for career-focused professional skills.
School Highlights:
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale serves 17,175 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 49%.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is one of 12 community colleges within Broward County, FL.
The nearest community college is ATI Career Training Center-Oakland Park (1.3 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of 975 teachers has grown by 42% over five years.
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
| Instructional Staff Total | 975 staff | 42 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 17,175 students | 1,245 students |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 10,775 students | 827 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6,400 students | 1,012 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 16,500 students | 1,217 students |
| # Graduate Students | 675 students | 42 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% |
| % Black | 22% | 11% |
| % White | 49% | 66% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.64 | 0.44 |
| In-State Tuition Fees | $15,664 | $6,030 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees | $15,664 | $10,175 |
| Percent Admitted | 96% | 77% |
School Notes:
The Keiser family founded the university in 1977 when they recognized a need in the community for quality career education with a hands-on orientation. This philosophy combined with solid academics, provides Keiser University graduates with a competitive edge when entering the workforce.
Keiser University has fourteen campus locations in beautiful Florida with the main campus in Fort Lauderdale. The remaining locations are in Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Sarasota, Orlando, Tallahassee, Lakeland, Miami, Jacksonville, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Tampa, Fort Myers, and West Palm Beach.
Keiser University's unique class scheduling allows students to complete an Associate Degree in 18-24 months (depending on the program) and the Bachelor Degree in as little as 41 months. Students take one course at a time for four to five hours a day, which enhances opportunities for practical hands on learning and helps with retention of information.
Keiser University is located in Uptown Fort Lauderdale, which is the center of Broward County's hi-tech corridor. The University is approximately one mile west of I-95 and approximately three miles from Ft. Lauderdale's famous beaches. The University building was redesigned to meet the specific needs of Keiser University's programs. The University building encompasses over 104,000 square feet of air-conditioned and well-lit laboratories, classrooms, and offices. The University has a library, bookstore, student lounge, and computer center for student use. Keiser University provides ample free parking and is on a major bus line for all students' convenience. All equipment used at Keiser University is compatible with industry standards and effectively meets the program objectives of the students.
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