KEISER UNIVERSITY - FT. LAUDERDALE

  • 1500 NW 49th St.
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
  • OPEID College Code: 02151900
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  • General Phone: (954) 776-4476
  • Chancellor: Dr. Arthur Keiser
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 16,882
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Keiser University - Ft. Lauderdale - Details
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Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
    Mission Statement
  • Keiser University is a regionally accredited, private, career university offering master, bachelor and associate degrees. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale with additional campuses located throughout the State of Florida and internationally. The University'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.

    Inherent in our Mission is service to the community. This service includes community partnerships, involvement with various constituencies and various continuing education programs.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Private For-Profit 4-Year Primarily Associates
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Medium Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Large Two-Year
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6,38916,05622,445
Number Granted Admission (%)4,738 (74%)11,839 (74%)16,577 (74%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)4,738 (100%)11,839 (100%)16,577 (100%)
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 74%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving61%39%20%38%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,302$5,242$4,814$4,889
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)10.2%12.0%7.4%
Number in Default609722415
Number in Repayment5,9165,9795,539
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$14,176$15,272$13,256
In-State Tuition and Fees$14,176$15,272$13,256
Out of State Tuition and Fees$14,176$15,272$13,256
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400$1,400
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,272$6,272$5,976
Other Expenses$4,120$4,120$3,920
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,952$4,120$2,616
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,576$16,672$14,656
In-State$15,576$16,672$14,656
Out of State$15,576$16,672$14,656
Off Campus
In-District$25,968$27,064$24,552
In-State$25,968$27,064$24,552
Out of State$25,968$27,064$24,552
Off Campus with Family
In-District$18,528$19,624$17,272
In-State$18,528$19,624$17,272
Out of State$18,528$19,624$17,272
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-8320--
Business Administration Degree-13412026-
Management Information Systems Degree--21--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree-214---
Computer Programming Degree-7---
 
Engineering
Engineering Degree-2---
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, Other Degree-14---
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Technician Degree-21---
Health Services Administration Degree-13039--
Massage Therapy Degree-113---
Medical Radiologic Technology Degree-427---
Nuclear Medical Technology Degree-115---
Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree-129---
Pharmacy Technician Degree-----
Physical Therapist Assistant Degree-34---
Surgical Technology Degree-12---
Ultrasound Technician Degree-69---
Medical Assistant Degree-388---
Nursing Assistant Degree-31117--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies Degree--3--
Paralegal Degree-126---
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-31---
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-181---
Criminalistics and Criminal Science Degree--80--
Law Enforcement Administration Degree--88--
Fire-Fighting Degree-104---
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fashion and Apparel Design Degree-7---
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 16,882
  • Undergraduate: 16,524 Graduate: 358
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 4,864 Female: 12,018
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 4,750 Female: 11,774
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 114 Female: 244
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 10,580 Part-Time: 6,302
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 10,477 Part-Time: 6,047
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 103 Part-Time: 255
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1250.7%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1150.7%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18590.3%
Ages 18-191,5319%
Ages 20-212,09512%
Ages 22-242,84217%
Ages 25-293,77722%
Ages 30-342,43914%
Ages 35-391,64810%
Ages 40-491,88711%
Ages 50-655803%
Age Over 65130.08%
Age Unknown110.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,8971,155742
Faculty Status1,010436574
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,010436574
Primarily Instruction1,010436574
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial174174-
Other Professionals43441816
Technical and/or Paraprofessional279127152
Clerical And Secretarial23492142
Service and/or Maintenance271710
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,095 (436)$57,432 (195)$56,822 (241)
Instructor$57,095 (436)$57,432 (195)$56,822 (241)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,715 (436)$46,991 (195)$46,492 (241)
Instructor$46,715 (436)$46,991 (195)$46,492 (241)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students72%
 
By Gender
Male74%
Female72%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien68%
American Indian100%
Black68%
Asian64%
Hispanic74%
White74%
Unknown100%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary-1
Vehicle Theft1-
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