Keiser University
CCNE AccreditedKeiser University is a CCNE-accredited institution with 13+ Florida campuses offering ADN, traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and online RN-to-BSN and MSN programs for nursing students statewide.
Keiser University at a glance
- Keiser University reports a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 82%. Multi-year board data for this school is not yet published here.
- Opportunity Score: 62/100 — our weighted composite of NCLEX outcomes, tuition, clinical partnerships, and state job-market strength.
- Listed program tuition ranges from $12,000 to $62,000 total across 5 programs.
- 5 nursing programs listed — BSN, ADN, MSN, RN-BSN offered on campus / online.
- Programmatic accreditation: CCNE.
82%
Reported first-time NCLEX pass rate
Source: State board of nursing
62/100
Opportunity Score
Source: MyNursingSchools methodology
- Programs Offered
- 5
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 82%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
Nursing Programs at Keiser University(5)
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Keiser Universityoverall score
Score breakdown
- NCLEX pass rate68
- Job market strength72
- Graduation rate56
- Online flexibility65
- Tuition affordability67
The Opportunity Score blends NCLEX pass rate, tuition affordability, graduation outcomes, schedule flexibility, hospital clinical partnerships, and state job-market strength. Missing inputs are excluded and remaining weights are redistributed proportionally. How we calculate this.
Admissions at Keiser University
- •No overall acceptance or admission rate (percentage) for the nursing programs was found on Keiser’s official site or publications.
- •Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN):
- •– Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for general education/prerequisite courses
- •– Minimum grade of “B” in Anatomy & Physiology I & II; minimum grade of “C” in Microbiology, Intermediate Algebra, Life Span Development, and other general education courses
- •– TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) score: composite score of 60 or higher, within a maximum of 3 attempts in a 12‑month period (with appeal option for a 4th attempt)
- •– Personal interview with Program Director/designee and approval by Admission Committee
- •– Background check, drug screening, and required health screenings (e.g., immunizations) must be satisfactory
- •Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Traditional:
- •– High school cumulative GPA of 3.0
- •– TEAS composite score of 60 or higher, within a maximum of 3 attempts in 12 months (appeal for a 4th attempt possible)
- •– Personal interview and Admission Committee approval
- •– Background check, drug screening, health/immunization requirements
- •– Minimum “B” in prerequisite courses: Anatomy & Physiology I & II, General Chemistry I + Lab, Microbiology with lab
- •– Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in general education/prerequisite courses
- •– Nursing core courses require a “B” or higher to proceed
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Based on publicly available information. Source
Schedule & Format Flexibility at Keiser University
- •Online, hybrid, or on‑campus delivery:
- •Keiser’s nursing programs are offered in multiple formats—online, on‑campus, or hybrid—to accommodate varied learning preferences.
- •One‑class‑at‑a‑time schedule:
- •Keiser uses a “one class at a time” delivery model across programs, including nursing, allowing students to focus on a single course per term.
- •Evening and weekend options:
- •At select campuses, nursing programs offer evening and weekend class options to meet the needs of working adults.
- •Asynchronous vs synchronous coursework:
- •Specific details on asynchronous vs synchronous formats are not stated on the available nursing-specific pages. Unclear.
- •RN to BSN, MSN, DNP online formats with local clinical components:
- •The RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP programs are available online, with required clinical components arranged in students’ local healthcare settings.
- •MSN program course scheduling details:
- •MSN courses are structured in eight‑week sessions, with students typically enrolled in one or two courses concurrently.
- •MSN required residency:
- •The MSN program includes a required on‑campus residency conducted over an intensive weekend. ([keiseruniversity.edu](https://www.keiseruniversity.
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Accelerated BSN
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for general education/prerequisite courses.
Keiser’s nursing programs are offered in multiple formats—online, on‑campus, or hybrid.
ADN
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for general education/prerequisite courses.
Keiser’s nursing programs are offered in multiple formats—online, on‑campus, or hybrid.
BSN (Traditional)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for general education/prerequisite courses.
Keiser’s nursing programs are offered in multiple formats—online, on‑campus, or hybrid.
MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner
Minimum GPA: 2.7
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 required for admission.
MSN courses are structured in eight‑week sessions, with students typically enrolled in one or two courses concurrently.
RN to BSN
RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP programs are available online, with required clinical components arranged in students’ local healthcare settings.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.