Keiser Facts
Keiser University was founded by Dr. Arthur Keiser and Evelyn Keiser in 1977, when they set out to create a University to better serve adult learners seeking a career-focused education.
With nearly 50 years of service, Keiser University has become one of Florida’s largest private, not-for-profit university serving approximately 20,000 students, 3,800 employees, and more than 100,000 alumni.
Keiser University is in nearly every metropolitan area in Florida with 18 campuses across the state, and three international campuses.
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral levels.
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Keiser University students are pursuing degrees in over 100 doctoral, specialist, master’s, bachelor’s and associate fields, many in targeted and high-demand workforce areas.
Keiser University provides an annual statewide economic impact of over $5.9 billion and directly and indirectly supports more than 44,000 Florida jobs.
Keiser University ranked No. 1 in the country in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report in 2023.
In the last two years, nearly $76 million in scholarship funds were awarded to academic and needs-based students. The University is committed to educating and developing leaders to serve and compete globally.
The University is internationally located beyond America’s borders with regionally accredited off-campus sites in San Marcos, Nicaragua and Shanghai, China, and learning centers in Moldova, Taiwan, and Seoul.
The 100-acre, residential Flagship Campus located at 2600 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, Florida extends Keiser University’s educational offerings to over 100 degrees within the heart of South Florida. In addition to its well-recognized history of educating adult learners, a comprehensive college experience is available for traditional students seeking dormitories, and a culturally-rich campus-life comprised of students from a variety of international locations, athletics teams, and a safe environment to live, learn, work, and play.
Learning and social activities are collaborative at Keiser University’s Flagship Campus and involve present and future students, community partners, industry leaders, elected officials, and other constituents committed to the success of students. Throughout Florida and beyond, “Seahawk Nation” rallies behind the winning tradition of its 26 athletic teams.
