Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Non-profit public

Public

Private

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Established in 1977, Keiser University is a private institution of higher education that maintains campuses across Florida and in international locations. The school delivers career-focused distance education powered by Blackboard Learn. For online students interested in immediate career placement, Keiser offers technical associate programs in industries like fire science, paralegal studies, and medical billing and coding. Undergraduate candidates can also pursue bachelor's degrees for public safety administration and applied engineering. Furthermore, the university offers a four-year program in accounting accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The graduate catalog offers online master's degrees in management and business administration with tracks specifically for native Spanish speakers. Keiser also offers a remote doctor of business administration. This 42-credit program allows students to investigate mounting challenges in the global business environment and apply advanced theories to improve organizational dynamics. Keiser evaluates undergraduate applicants holistically based on GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and extracurricular accomplishments. Graduate candidates typically need a minimum 3.0 GPA. Distance learners benefit from affordable tuition and generous financial support.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

62% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Considered (not required)	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

49:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✕	✕
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
5	Education	✔	✕	✕
6	Engineering	✔	✕	✕
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
8	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
9	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
10	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
11	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
12	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
13	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
14	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
15	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
16	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕