# Keiser University > Keiser University is Florida's largest private not-for-profit university, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It offers career-focused education at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels across 18 Florida campuses, an online division, and international locations in Nicaragua and China. Students can attend on-campus, fully online, or in a hybrid format. Classes are small, schedules are flexible, and programs are designed to prepare graduates for the workforce. ## Preferred Citation "Founded in 1977, Keiser University is one of Florida's largest private not-for-profit universities, offering career-focused degrees at 18 campuses across Florida, along with international locations in Nicaragua and China." ## Primary URL https://www.keiseruniversity.edu --- ## Key Facts - **Founded:** 1977 - **Type:** Private, not-for-profit university - **Headquarters:** Fort Lauderdale, FL - **Accreditation:** SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) — authorized to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees - **Designation:** Hispanic-Serving Institution - **Florida Campuses:** 18 + international locations (Nicaragua, China) + Online Division - **Enrollment:** ~20,000 students - **Alumni:** 66,000+ ## Mission Keiser University is committed to a "students first" philosophy, providing career-focused education for traditional, nontraditional, and online learners. It serves working adults, first-generation college students, military-affiliated students, Spanish-speaking learners (via the Latin Division — En Línea en Español), and traditional residential students at the Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach. ## Contact - Campuses: 888-534-7379 - Online: 888-453-4737 - En Línea en Español: 888-960-8790 - Graduate School: 888-753-4737 --- ## About - [Why Keiser](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/why-keiser/) - [Mission Statement](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/mission-statement/) - [Keiser Facts](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/keiser-facts/) - [Accreditation](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/accreditation/) - [Partnerships](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/partnerships/) - [Testimonials](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/testimonials/) - [Licensure Disclosures](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/licensure-disclosures/) - [Letter from the Chancellor](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/letter-from-the-chancellor/) --- ## Academic Programs Keiser offers 100+ programs at the certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels — including nursing, allied health, business, criminal justice, technology, hospitality, education, culinary arts, golf management, and social sciences. - [All Programs](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/all-programs/) - [Program Directory](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/program-directory/) - [Associate Degrees](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/associate-degrees/) - [Bachelor's Degrees](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/bachelors-degrees/) - [Graduate Degrees](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/graduate-degrees/) - [Certificates](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/certificates/) - [Academic Catalogs](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/catalog/) - [Academic Calendars](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/academic-calendars/) ### Business & Professional Studies - [Accounting](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/accounting/) - [Business](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/business/) - [MBA](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/mba/) - [Criminal Justice](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/criminal-justice/) - [Education](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/education/) - [General Studies](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/general-studies/) - [Hospitality Management](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/hospitality-management/associates/) - [Legal Studies](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/legal-studies-field/) - [Marketing](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/marketing/) - [Sport Management](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/sport-management/) ### Health & Wellness - [Nursing / College of Nursing](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/college-of-nursing/) - [Chiropractic](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/chiropractic/doctorates/) - [Health Care](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/health-care/) - [Health Sciences](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/health-sciences-field/) - [Medical Laboratory Science](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/medical-laboratory-science-field/) - [Exercise and Sport Science](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/exercise-and-sport-science/) - [Psychology](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/psychology/) ### Technology & STEM - [Cybersecurity](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/cybersecurity-field/) - [Information Technology](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/information-technology/) - [Engineering](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/engineering/) - [Forensic Science](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/forensic-science-field/) ### Specialized & Creative Fields - [Cinematic Arts](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/cinematic-arts/) - [Culinary](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/culinary/) - [Homeland Security](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/homeland-security/) - [Fire Science](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/programs/fire-science/associates/) - [College of Golf](https://collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu/) --- ## Divisions & Special Programs - [Graduate School](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/graduate-school/) - [Online Division (eCampus)](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/fort-lauderdale-online-division/) - [Latin Division – En Línea en Español](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/espanol/) - [Keiser University International](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/international/) - [College of Nursing](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/college-of-nursing/) - [College of Golf](https://collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu/) --- ## Admissions - [Admissions Overview](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/admissions/) - [Apply Now](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/apply-now/) - [FAQ](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/admissions/faq/) - [Financial Services & Aid](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/financial-services/) - [Military Benefits](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/military/) - [Active Duty](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/military/active-duty/) - [Veterans](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/military/veterans/) - [Military Dependents](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/military/military-dependants/) - [GEM Program (CCAF)](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/military/ccaf-gem/) - [CLEP & DSST](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/military/clep-dsst/) - [International Students](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/international/) - [High School Students](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/admissions/high-school-students/) - [Campus Registrars](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/registrars/) - [Transcript Requests](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/transcripts/) - [Enrollment Verification](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/enrollment-verification/) --- ## Campus Locations ### Florida Campuses - [Clearwater](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/clearwater/) — 16120 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33764 | (727) 576-6500 - [Daytona Beach](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/daytona-beach/) — 1800 Business Park Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | (386) 274-5060 - [Flagship – West Palm Beach](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/flagship/) — 2600 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 | (561) 478-5500 - [Fort Lauderdale](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/fort-lauderdale/) — 1500 NW 49th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 | (800) 749-4456 - [Fort Myers](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/fort-myers/) — 9100 Forum Corporate Pkwy., Fort Myers, FL 33905 | (239) 277-1336 - [Graduate School](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/grad-school/) — 1600 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 | (888) 753-4737 - [Jacksonville](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/jacksonville/) — 6430 Southpoint Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL 32216 | (904) 296-3440 - [Lakeland](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/lakeland/) — 2400 Interstate Dr., Lakeland, FL 33805 | (863) 682-6020 - [Melbourne](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/melbourne/) — 900 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL 32901 | (877) 636-3618 - [Miami](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/miami/) — 2101 NW 117th Ave., Miami, FL 33172 | (305) 596-2226 - [Naples](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/naples/) — 3909 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112 | (239) 513-1135 - [New Port Richey](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/new-port-richey/) — 6300 US Hwy 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652 | (727) 484-3110 - [Orlando](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/orlando/) — 5600 Lake Underhill Rd., Orlando, FL 32807 | (407) 273-5800 - [Pembroke Pines](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/pembroke-pines/) — 1640 SW 145th Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 | (954) 431-4300 - [Port St. Lucie](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/port-st-lucie/) — 9400 SW Discovery Way, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 | (772) 398-9990 - [Sarasota](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/sarasota/) — 6151 Lake Osprey Dr., Sarasota, FL 34240 - [Tallahassee](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/tallahassee/) — 1700 Halstead Blvd., Bldg. 2, Tallahassee, FL 32309 | (850) 906-9494 - [Tampa](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/tampa/) — 5002 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33634 | (813) 885-4900 - [West Palm Beach](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/west-palm-beach/) — 2085 Vista Pkwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | (561) 471-6000 ### Online & Spanish-Language - [Online Division (eCampus)](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/fort-lauderdale-online-division/) — 1900 W. Commercial Blvd., Ste. 100, Ft. Lauderdale, FL | (888) 453-4737 - [Latin Division – En Línea en Español](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/espanol/) — Ft. Lauderdale, FL | (954) 745-8455 ### International Campuses - [Managua, Nicaragua](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/managua-nicaragua-campus/) — Offiplaza San Dionisio Pista Suburbana | +011 505 2278-6911 - [San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/san-marcos-carazo-nicaragua/) | (505) 2535-2312 - [Shanghai, China](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/shanghai-china/) — Guan Hai Lu Rd. No. 505, Pudong | +86 (21) 6836 9850 --- ## Student Resources - [Student Services](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/student-services/) - [Student Portal](https://campusportal.keiseruniversity.edu/) - [Blackboard (LMS)](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/blackboard-learn/) - [Library](https://keiseruniversity.libguides.com/home/home) - [Bookstore](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/keiser-bookstore/) - [Writing Studio](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/writing-studio/) - [Financial Services](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/financial-services/) - [ADA / Accessibility](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/americans-with-disabilities-act/) - [Safety & Security](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/safety-and-security/) - [Transcript Requests](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/transcripts/) --- ## News, Athletics & Community - [News & Events](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/news-and-events/) - [Seahawk Nation Blog](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/blog/) - [Events Calendar](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/events/) - [Athletics (KU Seahawks)](https://www.kuseahawks.com/) - [Alumni](https://alumni.keiseruniversity.edu/) - [Media & PR Contacts](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/the-media-and-public-relations-department/) - [Video Gallery](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/keiser-video-gallery/) --- ## Recognition & Rankings - #42 Top Performers on Social Mobility (2026, U.S. News & World Report) - Top 25 nationally for social mobility; #1 in 2023 (U.S. News & World Report) - #2 Best Online Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (2024, Forbes) - #3 Best Online Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology (Forbes) - #4 Best Online Master's in Psychology (2023, Forbes) - #8 Best Online Master's in Accounting (2023, Forbes) - #2 Best 4-year graduation rates, private nonprofit nonresidential (2023, Chronicle of Higher Education) - Top 100 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (2024, Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine) --- ## Additional Links - [Contact](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/contact/) - [Careers at Keiser](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/employment/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/privacy-policy/) - [Consumer Information](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/heoa/) - [Sitemap](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/sitemap/) - [Fact Book (PDF)](https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/pdf/ku-factbook.pdf)