Keiser University

Keiser University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Keiser University was founded in 1977 and now enrolls around 20,440 students a year, including 18,200 undergrads. Keiser University provides on-campus housing for students.

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Learn more about life at Keiser University on the Student Life page.

Is Keiser University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Keiser University offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Keiser University Acceptance Rate 2021

Around 97% of applicants get into Keiser University each year. Out of 5,388 applications received in 2021, 5,237 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Keiser University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Keiser University, around 60% return for their sophomore year. Keiser University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 74%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Keiser University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Keiser University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Keiser University meets 86% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Keiser University full-time are awarded $9,835 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Keiser University. Based on this information, how does Keiser University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Keiser University a good school for you?

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Where is Keiser University?

Keiser University is located in the urban setting of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

If you want to see Keiser University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I95/ Turnpike to Fort Lauderdale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Keiser University and Fort Lauderdale are like without leaving home.

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