Accreditation
Keiser University has met the standards of accreditation by the following recognized accreditation commissions:
Institutional Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – SACS
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Keiser University may also offer certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Keiser University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Keiser University is part of the legally established universities with CNU (National Council of Universities) and CNEA (National Council of Evaluation and Accreditation)
Programmatic Accreditation
The following accounting programs at Keiser University Ft. Lauderdale Campus and its off-campus instructional sites hold separate accounting accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Accountancy. A CBSP accredits the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting for business, and the Associate of Arts in Accounting is not within the scope of specialized accreditation from ACBSP.
The following business programs at the Keiser University Ft. Lauderdale Campus and its off-campus instructional sites are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs: Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration: Automotive Dealership Management, Masters of Business Administration, and Doctor of Business Administration. The Accrediting Council for Business Schools and Programs can be reached at ACBSP US World Headquarters, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213, (913) 339-9356 acbsp.org.
Awards in the past 6 years
- No. 10 Top Private Colleges in Florida (Niche 2023-24)
- No. 11 Best Colleges for Nursing (Niche 2023-24)
- Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics (Hispanic Outlook on Education 2023-24)
- No. 3 in Forbes Best Online, Ph.D.s In Organizational Psycology Programs of 2024.
- No. 2 Best Online Ph.Ds in Educational Leadership of 2024 by Forbes
- No. 21 Top Performer in Social Mobility by US News and World Report (2023-24)
- No. II Best Colleges for Nursing in Florida (Niche 2023-24)
- No.23 Best Colleges in FLorida (Niche 2023-24)
- No. 85 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions (Niche 2023-24)
- No.100 Colleges and Universities fpr Hispanics (Hispanic Outlook on Education 2024-24)
Blackboard Catalyst Award 2023
Top Performer in the U.S. on Social Mobility
Blackboard Catalyst Award for Student Success
Blackboard Catalyst Award for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness
2021
Blackboard Catalyst Award 2021
Best Associates In Accounting Degree Programs by Best Value Schools
Florida’s Best Colleges for Hispanic Students by BestColleges
Best Online College in America by Niche
Safest Campus in Florida by Niche
Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Reports
Best College in Florida by Niche
Blackboard Catalyst Award 2020
Largest Private, Non-Private University in Florida
Best Online College in Florida by Niche
Best Online College in Florida by Niche
Safest Campus in Florida by Niche
Best University in Florida by Money Magazine
Blackboard Catalyst Award 2019
Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award for 2018-2019 in the Sun Conference Gold category.
Best Online Colleges in America by Niche
Best Online College in Florida by Niche
Safest Campus in Florida by Niche
Colleges with the Best Student Life in Florida by Niche
Best university in Florida by Money Magazine
Safest University or College in Florida by Niche
