Florida National University
About Florida National University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Florida National University is a for-profit university in Hialeah, Florida, in the Miami metro area. It offers programs in nursing, public health, business, and criminal justice, primarily serving the Hispanic community of South Florida.
Founded
1982
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Students
2,744
Institution
For-Profit
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31.2%
Below national average
Tuition
$17,368
Per year
Avg Net Price
$23,043
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$33,928
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31.2% complete their degree within six years
Retention
76.7%
4-Year Grad
48%
6-Year Grad
49%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
38.1%
$/Student
$2.7K
Class Size
Medium
While 48% finish in 4 years, 76.7% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$17,368
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$380
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,447
After Financial Aid
$23,043
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$22,794
Receive Grants
85.5%
Take Loans
77.2%
Tuition is $17,368/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $23,043.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Florida National University fund their education.
While in School
85.5%
Get Grants
Free money
77.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$13,365
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$27,554
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$292/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Graduates leave with $27,554 in median debt, above the national average. Explore all scholarship and aid options, and consider your expected earnings in your chosen field.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Florida National University.
Gender
73.1%
Female
27%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,449
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
295
Graduates
56.6%
First-Gen
29 yrs
Avg Age
61%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 29, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 56.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 8.7% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
2,449
Students
for-profit
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Florida National University fields 9 varsity teams with 392 student athletes, about 16% of the student body.
Division
NAIA
Division I
Conference
Continental
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
392
16% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
63% / 37%
246
Men
146
Women
7
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Florida National Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$33,928
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
—
82 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$70K
57 grads
1yr Earnings
Public Health
$39K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$48K
48 grads
1yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
$41K
27 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
10 grads
Median earnings are $34K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.