Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

www.keiseruniversity.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $23,856
    4.01% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,723
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    97%
    3,238 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    20,888
    65.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    57.7%
    210 Graduates

    About

    Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale were Registered Nursing (573 degrees awarded), Radiographer (373 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (318 degrees).

    In 2024, 5,801 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale. 70.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,810 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,577 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is $23,856, which is $−8,064 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is $23,856, which is $8,064 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,723.

    In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $23,856
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was $23,856. The cost of tuition at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is $−8,064 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,723
    2024 Value
    9.28%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,723. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale grew by 9.28%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,977
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was of $13,977 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.99% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    93%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    71%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    93% of undergraduate students at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.09% with respect to 2023, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale received 3,238 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.06% annual growth. Out of those 3,238 applicants, 3,140 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97% acceptance rate.

    There were 20,888 students enrolled at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in 2024.

    Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale has an overall enrollment yield of 60.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    97%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    3,140
    Accepted Out of 3,238

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was 97% (3,140 admissions from 3,238 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.06%, while admissions declined by 4.5%.

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    Enrollment

    Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale had a total enrollment of 20,888 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is 13,739 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,149. This means that 65.8% of students enrolled at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 1.42% Asian, 1.09% Two or More Races, 0.455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21%), followed by White Female (14.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20%), followed by White Female (15.6%) and Black or African American Female (13.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    65.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,888 students. The full-time enrollment at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is 13,739 and the part-time enrollment is 7,149. This means that 65.8% of students enrolled at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      6,376 enrolled students
    2. White
      4,066 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      3,645 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 1.42% Asian, 1.09% Two or More Races, 0.455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5,688 students (27.2%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 2,379 more women than men received degrees from Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is hispanic or latino (1,810 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,577 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is Registered Nursing (573 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (373 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (318 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (3,107 degrees awarded), Protective Services (301 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (154 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are Registered nurses (1,572,984 people), Other managers (250,565 people), Medical & health services managers (221,627 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (220,180 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (177,506 people).

    The most specialized majors at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in 2024 are Health (3,107 degrees awarded), Protective Services (301 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (154 degrees), Psychology (345 degrees), and Legal (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Skincare specialists

    The most specialized majors at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are Health (3,107 degrees awarded), Protective Services (301 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (154 degrees), Psychology (345 degrees), and Legal (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,866,381 people), Elementary & secondary schools (745,112 people), Outpatient care centers (499,854 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (422,278 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,911 people).

    The most specialized majors at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are Health (3,107 degrees awarded), Protective Services (301 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (154 degrees), Psychology (345 degrees), and Legal (83 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Registered Nursing
      573 degrees awarded
    2. Radiographer
      373 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      318 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was Registered Nursing with 573 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,711
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    4,090
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,711 degrees were awarded to men at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, which is 0.418 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,090).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 302 degrees were awarded to men at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.731 times less than the 413 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 918 degrees were awarded to men at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Registered Nursing, which is 5.16 times more than the 178 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    49%
    100% Completion Time
    53%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 49% of students graduating from Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      1,810 degrees awarded
    2. White
      1,577 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      911 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is hispanic or latino (1,810 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,577 degrees).

    18.4% of degree recipients (1,068 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,669 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,551 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,508 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is white female (1,669 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,551 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale had a total salary expenditure of 471M. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale employs 1,178 Instructors. Most academics at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are Female Instructor (754), and Male Instructor (424).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are: Office and Administrative Support, with 827 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 364 employees, and Management with 223 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $197M
    2024 Salaries
    4.37%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale paid a median of $197M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($471M) and a 4.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.23% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $87.2M
    Instructional Salaries
    1,178
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale paid a total of $87.2M to 1,178 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale were Office and Administrative Support with 827 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 364 employees, and Management with 223 employees.

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