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Keiser College 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 College 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.
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| County |
Broward County, FL |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Private, for profit |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
6,000 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,371 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
7,371 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
22 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
64% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
43% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,724 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
30% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$692 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
30% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,460 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
59% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$5,865 |
$3,048 |
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- The Keiser family founded the college 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 College graduates with a competitive edge when entering the workforce.
- Keiser College has twelve campus locations in beautiful Florida with the main campus in Fort Lauderdale. The eleven remaining locations are in Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Sarasota, Orlando, Tallahassee, Lakeland, Kendall, Jacksonville, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.
- Keiser College'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 College is located in Uptown Fort Lauderdale, which is the center of Broward County's hi-tech corridor. The College is approximately one mile west of I-95 and approximately three miles from Ft. Lauderdale's famous beaches. The College building was redesigned to meet the specific needs of Keiser College's programs. The College building encompasses over 104,000 square feet of air-conditioned and well-lit laboratories, classrooms, and offices. The College has a library, bookstore, student lounge, and computer center for student use. Keiser College provides ample free parking and is on a major bus line for all students' convenience. All equipment used at Keiser College is compatible with industry standards and effectively meets the program objectives of the students.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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