Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is one of the sixty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in an urban area, in Fort Lauderdale.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,335 students attend the school. Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $18,224, and fees were $1,000. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $18,224 and $1,000 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students18,335 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate90% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 77 | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 35 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 181 miles radius of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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City College-Fort Lauderdale
0 miles away |
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Nova Southeastern University
9 miles away |
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Barry University
21 miles away |
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University of Miami
33 miles away |
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City College-Miami
36 miles away |
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
36 miles away |
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Ave Maria University
80 miles away |
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Southeastern University
167 miles away |
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Florida Southern College
168 miles away |
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Adventist University of Health Sciences
181 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1991 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/16/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 07/01/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/31/2006 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $759/credit | |
| In State Students | $759/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $759/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $946/credit | |
| In State Students | $946/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $946/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $34,155 | $34,155 | $34,155 |
| ADN | 70 | $53,130 | $53,130 | $53,130 |
| BSN | 125 | $94,875 | $94,875 | $94,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 67% | $4,209 |
| Other Federal Grant | 34% | $173 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $2,284 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $3,394 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $10,496 |
| Private Loans | 18% | $7,946 |
$26,730
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$28,809 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$29,097 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$30,854 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$32,056 |
| Over $110,000$32,111 |
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Student Population
16,760
Undergrads
1,575
Graduates
12,776
Women
5,559
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
35% |
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Hispanic |
32% |
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Black/African American |
22% |
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Two or more races |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
