Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Tuition & Completion (2026)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private two-year college in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with about 17,678 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $30,498 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $25,056. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (29.5%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (28.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,056
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,498 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.97% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 17,678 65.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.01%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 47.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 31,016
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,375
- Room & Board: $16,280 annual estimate
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale: what the data shows
Common questions about Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL (ZIP 33309).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale public or private?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale cost?
Published tuition: $25,056.
Average net price after aid: $30,498.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $29,143 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,272 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $32,174 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,495 |
| $110,001+ | $36,775 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $100,224.
How hard is it to get into Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
Admission rate: 96.97%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
Total enrollment: 17,678 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 31,016 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,817 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
150%-time completion rate: 61.01%.
First-year retention: 71.0%.
What do graduates of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale earn?
Median earnings: $37,447 six years after entry; $39,696 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,125.
57.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (1,096 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (715 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (373 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (318 completions)
- Psychology, General (303 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (287 completions)
- General Studies (251 completions)
- Information Technology (239 completions)
- 05.1091 (207 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (167 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.97%; completion rate 61.01%; median earnings $39,696 at 10 years; net price $30,498. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,056
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was $25,056.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,498
2024 Value
In 2024 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,498.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$121,992 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,498 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$100,224 4-Year Tuition
$16,280 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$43,336 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$173,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $16,284 | $16,284 | $22,933 |
| 2014 | $16,936 | $16,936 | $23,454 |
| 2015 | $17,664 | $17,664 | $28,870 |
| 2016 | $18,368 | $18,368 | $27,988 |
| 2017 | $19,224 | $19,224 | $29,344 |
| 2018 | $20,208 | $20,208 | $30,767 |
| 2019 | $21,008 | $21,008 | $33,428 |
| 2020 | $21,008 | $21,008 | $36,084 |
| 2021 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $36,354 |
| 2022 | $23,248 | $23,248 | $35,843 |
| 2023 | $24,136 | $24,136 | $34,439 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.97% Acceptance Rate
3,375 Total Applicants
3,288 Students Admitted
1,958 First-Time Students Enrolled
59.55% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale reported total enrollment of about 17,678 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (29.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (28.8%), and White (19.6%). About 57.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in 2024 is 17,678 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 31,016 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,817 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.0%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 29.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
52.75% 100% Completion Time
61.01% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 52.75% of students graduating from Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 35% male / 65% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale.
Return on Investment
$26,125 Median Student Debt
$39,696 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
65.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
225.40% Return on Investment
6.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 70 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 1,096 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 715 completions
3. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 373 completions
4. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 318 completions
5. Psychology, General: 303 completions
6. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 287 completions
7. General Studies: 251 completions
8. Information Technology: 239 completions
9. 05.1091: 207 completions
Most popular programs at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,172
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,657
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private non-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Enrollment is approximately 17,678 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (29.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (28.8%), White (19.6%). The admission rate is 96.97%. The 150%-time completion rate is 61.01%. Approximately 57.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 70 distinct degree programs, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale located?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is 97.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,375 applicants and 3,288 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale cost?
Reported tuition is $25,056 and average net price is $30,498 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,280 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale reports undergraduate enrollment of about 31,016 students, Hispanic or Latino (29.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (28.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
About 47.7% of students at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale earn?
Median earnings are $37,447 six years after entry and $39,696 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,125.
Is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale public or private?
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private nonprofit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale an HBCU?
No. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale a tribal college?
No. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale reports 29.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.