Florida National University: Review & Facts

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Florida National University is a small four-year, private for-profit school with 2,720 students enrolled. This college was established in 1982 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Hialeah, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At Florida National University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

39

Florida National University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Medical, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Florida National University is relatively low at 61% (below Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

61%

Bad

The graduation rate at Florida National University is below average - 57%.

Student to faculty ratio at FNU is decent, 17:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are slightly high, about $14,400 per year. The additional fees at Florida National University not covered by tuition are around $500; this comes to $14,900 per academic year.

Read the details about FNU additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Florida National University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (305) 821-3333 or check Florida National University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

B

Dicey

Florida National University provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida National University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Currently there is no on-campus housing at FNU.

Navy ROTC programs are available at FNU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, FNU appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Florida National University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Florida National University
4425 West. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue
Hialeah, Florida
33012, USA