A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 147% more female students than male students enrolled at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,489
|
| Women |
13,531
|
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 71% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=135081 IPEDS survey data for Keiser University Ft Lauderdale.
Last updated February 24, 2024