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Florida National University

#2184 in US ranking Hialeah, FL
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,376
Tuition & fees
$17,368
Avg. aid
$8,238
Receiving aid
84%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31%
Median salary
$40,331
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Florida National University?

Florida National University is a private, for-profit institution in Hialeah, Florida. It began as Florida National College in 1982 and later adopted the university name as its range of degree programs expanded.

That development helps explain the institution's mix of associate, bachelor's, and graduate study. Its academic offerings have a substantial career-oriented component, including health care, business, and technology. Applicants comparing older records with current materials may encounter both the former college name and the Florida National University name; they should make sure any program or accreditation information they use applies to the current institution.

What are the faculties and departments at Florida National University?

Florida National University offers undergraduate and graduate study across health-related, business, technology, and other professional and general-education fields. Prospective students should evaluate the specific program and credential they want, rather than assume that every subject is available at every degree level or location.

Fields represented in the university's academic offerings and federal program reporting include nursing, public health, allied health, business administration, accounting, computer and information sciences, criminal justice, psychology, and liberal arts. An associate degree designed for occupational preparation may have different prerequisites and transfer prospects from an associate degree intended as a path to a bachelor's degree. In clinical fields, applicants should check the current catalog for the program's campus, delivery format, admission requirements, clinical placements, and any professional approval or accreditation relevant to licensure.

What is the location of Florida National University?

Florida National University's main campus is in Hialeah, part of the Miami metropolitan area. The institution also has a South Campus in the Miami area, so an applicant should confirm where required classes and services for a particular program take place.

This is primarily a commuting setting, not a conventional residential campus. A workable schedule may depend on travel time between home, classes, employment, and - for some health programs - clinical sites. Miami International Airport is the nearest major airport, but day-to-day access to a campus matters more for most students. Those considering online or hybrid study should also check whether orientations, examinations, labs, or clinical work require in-person attendance.

What is the mission and vision of Florida National University?

Florida National University presents its educational purpose as providing accessible, career-oriented higher education to a diverse student body. Its stated emphasis is on academic preparation and practical skills that students can apply in employment and further study.

Those are institutional aims, not independently demonstrated outcomes for every program. A prospective student can test how the mission translates into practice by examining the current curriculum, required hands-on experience, academic support, completion results, and - in a licensed profession - eligibility for the relevant licensing examination. The university is a private, for-profit institution; its status is distinct from its educational mission and from its accreditation.

Florida National University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Florida National University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1982

Florida National University Accreditation

Florida National University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Florida National University Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconPostbaccalaureate certificate
iconMaster's degree
iconPost-master's certificate

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.