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Keiser University-West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL

private nonprofit

Quick Facts

“Integritas, Veritas, Sapientia (Latin)”("Purity, Truth, Wisdom")

1977
Founded
$24K
Tuition (In-State)
$24K
Tuition (Out-State)

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About Keiser University-West Palm Beach

Keiser University-WPB: Florida's flagship residential campus for career-focused education.

Keiser University-West Palm Beach stands as the vibrant flagship residential campus for Keiser University, a private institution dedicated to preparing students for successful careers. Established with a clear vision in Florida, Keiser has evolved into a comprehensive university offering a rich blend of traditional and online educational programs from undergraduate through doctoral levels. Its West Palm Beach campus provides a quintessential college experience, fostering a dynamic environment for learning and growth.

The university's journey began in 1977 as "The Keiser School," a career college in Fort Lauderdale aimed at equipping students for Florida's burgeoning business and healthcare sectors. Over the decades, it transformed, progressively adding paralegal, computer programs, associate degrees, and later, bachelor's and doctoral programs, culminating in its renaming as Keiser University in 2006. A significant shift occurred in 2011 when Keiser transitioned to a not-for-profit model, reinforcing its commitment to student success.

Today, Keiser University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, offering a wide array of programs designed to meet current industry demands. The West Palm Beach campus, established in 2015, offers a traditional, residential educational experience on a sprawling 100-acre site. Students here benefit from an engaging campus life and access to cutting-edge programs, including the innovative College of Chiropractic Medicine, the first of its kind in South Florida, launched in 2016. With a student body exceeding 21,000 across its system, Keiser focuses on providing practical, career-oriented education.

Key Highlights

  • ✦Founded in 1977, evolving from "The Keiser School" into a comprehensive university.
  • ✦Features a 100-acre flagship residential campus in West Palm Beach, offering a traditional college experience.
  • ✦Institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • ✦Serves over 21,306 students (Fall 2024) across undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs.
  • ✦Transitioned to a not-for-profit educational model in 2011.
  • ✦Home to South Florida's first College of Chiropractic Medicine, established in 2016.
  • ✦Embraces the motto: "Integritas, Veritas, Sapientia" (Purity, Truth, Wisdom).

Timeline

1977
Founded as The Keiser School in Fort Lauderdale
1982
Renamed Keiser Institute of Technology with added programs
1986
Became Keiser College, began awarding associate degrees
2001
Introduced its first bachelor's degree programs
2006
Renamed Keiser University, reflecting its expanded offerings
2011
Switched to a not-for-profit educational model
2015
Added the 100-acre flagship residential campus in West Palm Beach
2016
Launched the College of Chiropractic Medicine
2017
CEO Arthur Keiser became chair of the U.S. Department of Education's NACIQI
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49 Years
of Excellence

Schools & Colleges

1 notable schools within Keiser University-West Palm Beach

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College of Chiropractic Medicine

Launched in 2016, it is the first program of its kind in South Florida.

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