Florida National University

What Florida National University does

Florida National University (FNU) is a private, for-profit higher education institution founded in 1982 in Hialeah, Florida, and headquartered at 4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Ave. The institution served as Florida National College until March 24, 2012, when it was re-designated a university — the first and only university in Hialeah. FNU operates three physical campuses in Miami-Dade County (Hialeah main campus, South Campus in Miami, Training Center) plus a Distance Learning Department that delivers online programs nationwide, anchored by Blackboard as the core learning management system for asynchronous and synchronous course delivery.

Academically, FNU spans six colleges (Allied Health, Business, Languages and Culture, Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Social and Behavioral Sciences) and offers credentials from career diplomas and certificates through graduate certificates and master's degrees, including associate of arts and associate of science, bachelor of science, and master of science and MBA programs. Distinctive specializations include nursing (ASN, BSN, MSN, FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP), respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, physical therapist assistant, diagnostic medical sonography, dental laboratory technology, medical coding and billing, ESL programs, and graduate certificates in business functional disciplines supported by Capsim simulations and Harvard Business School case content. The institution holds SACSCOC regional accreditation and programmatic accreditations from ACBSP (business), CoARC (respiratory therapy), and CCNE (nursing).

Commercially, FNU is a tuition-driven, sales-led higher education operator. Revenue derives from tuition and fees across certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's programs, supplemented by processing of federal Title IV aid, scholarships, and payment plans. Customer acquisition combines digital marketing (the fnu.edu website, SEO, social media across Facebook/X/YouTube/LinkedIn/Instagram/TikTok), content marketing (blog, career readiness quizzes), direct outreach via a 786-364-9522 admissions contact center, and on-ground campus tours at three locations. Primary customer segments are traditional and non-traditional students (including working adults, parents, and career changers), international students seeking visa-supported enrollment, U.S. military personnel and veterans using GI Bill benefits, dual-enrolled high school students, and healthcare career seekers. Reported outcomes include a cohort default rate of 9.6% (below the national 10.8% benchmark), a 2024 Business Administration AA placement rate of 73%, and 2024 retention of 65%.

Name

Florida National University

Legal name

Florida National University

Website

https://fnu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Florida National University is a private, for-profit higher education institution headquartered in Hialeah, Florida, offering certificates through master's degrees across allied health, business, nursing, and other fields via three South Florida campuses and an online Distance Learning Department powered by Blackboard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Online degree programs
• Healthcare education
• Vocational diplomas
• Graduate certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Hialeah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: FNU generates revenue primarily through tuition and mandatory fees charged to enrolled students across certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. Tuition varies by program type and delivery format (on-campus vs online).
2. Financial Aid Processing: The university participates in federal student aid programs, processing Title IV funding on behalf of eligible students, which represents a significant revenue source.
3. Certificate and Diploma Programs: Career education diplomas and certificate programs in healthcare fields (dental assistant, medical coding, rehabilitation aide) provide additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Florida National University is a private for-profit university that offers accredited certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in healthcare, business, technology, criminal justice, and nursing. Courses are delivered through three South Florida campuses and a Blackboard-powered online platform, with federal financial aid processing and career services supporting workforce-oriented students.

Product overview

Florida National University (FNU) offers a comprehensive educational platform providing certificate-to-master's degree programs across multiple delivery formats. The institution operates a three-campus physical network (Hialeah main campus, South Campus in Miami, and Training Center) plus a Distance Learning Department for online education. The product portfolio includes: Associate of Arts/Associate of Science foundational degrees in business, healthcare, and technology; Bachelor of Science degrees across eight disciplines; Master's degree programs in business, healthcare, criminal justice, and nursing; Graduate certificates in business specializations; Post-graduate nursing certificates; Career education diplomas in dental and medical fields; ESL language programs; and professional seminars. Programs are delivered through the Blackboard learning management system, with online, on-campus, and hybrid format options. The institution targets career-focused students seeking practical credentials for workforce entry or advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate of Arts Degrees Two-year undergraduate degree programs providing foundational education across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Business Administration, Health Services Administration, and Paralegal Studies, designed to prepare students for transfer to bachelor's programs or entry-level positions.
• Associate of Science Degrees Two-year technical and career-focused degree programs in healthcare and technology fields including Nursing (ASN), Computer Information Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Technology, Engineering, Medical Assistant Technology, Networking System Administrator, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Dental Laboratory Technology.
• Bachelor of Science Degrees Four-year undergraduate degree programs offering advanced study in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Information Technology, Natural Sciences, Nursing (BSN), Physical Therapist Assistant, Psychology, Legal Studies, and Math (STEM) Education.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate-level degree programs at master's level including Accounting (MS), Business Administration (MBA), Criminal Justice (MS), Forensic Psychology (MS), Health Service Administration (MHSA), Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MS), Operations Research Analyst (MS), Nursing (MSN), and RN to MSN bridge programs.
• Graduate Certificates Micro-master credential programs in business specializations including Accounting, Finance, General Management & Leadership, Health Services Administration, and Marketing. Designed to be completed in four months with credits transferable to MBA programs within five years.
• Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificates Advanced nursing certificates for licensed nurses including Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner programs.
• Career Education Diplomas Vocational diploma programs for direct career entry including Dental Assistant, Dental Laboratory Technician (with specializations in Full and Partial Dentures, Crown & Bridge & Porcelain), Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, and Rehabilitation Aide.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs Language proficiency certificates at Basic, Intermediate, and High Intermediate levels covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Programs do not earn college credit but award completion certificates.
• Patient Care Technician Certificate Certificate program training students in fundamental patient care skills, ECG, phlebotomy, and clinical procedures with 120 hours of hands-on practicum experience.
• Online Learning Platform Distance education delivery system offering asynchronous and synchronous learning options through Blackboard LMS. Provides online degree programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Health Services Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Computer Development, Public Administration, and Nursing at associate, bachelor's, and master's levels.
• Healthcare Seminars Short-term professional development offerings including Electrocardiogram (ECG) Seminar and Phlebotomy Seminar for continuing education credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cohort Default Rate of 9.6% beats National rate of 10.8%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BlackboardcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlackboard learning management system (LMS) provides the technological platform for FNU's online and hybrid course delivery, student engagement, and academic administration. Students access courses through Blackboard Login portal (fnu.blackboard.com) and can utilize student tutorials for navigating the platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Keiser University: Florida-based private, for-profit multi-campus university offering associate through doctoral degrees with strong healthcare and workforce emphasis and similar SACSCOC accreditation posture; the most direct scale and model comparable to FNU.
• South University: Private for-profit university system with healthcare, business, and criminal-justice programs and Georgia/Florida footprint, competing for similar online and campus-based working-adult students.
• ECPI University: Career-focused for-profit university with health sciences, technology, and business programs; operates multi-state campuses and competes on accelerated, hands-on credentials similar to FNU's value proposition.
• Rasmussen University: For-profit university concentrated in healthcare, business, and technology with strong online and nursing offerings; comparable for-profit model, programmatic accreditation profile, and adult-learner targeting.

Regional players

• Miami Dade College: Largest public community college in Miami-Dade serving the same South Florida market; competes head-to-head for associate-degree-seeking working adults, especially via lower tuition pricing.
• Nova Southeastern University: Private nonprofit university headquartered in Davie, FL with broad graduate offerings including nursing, business, and healthcare, competing for some of FNU's healthcare and graduate-student segments in South Florida.
• St. Thomas University: Private Miami-based university with graduate and professional programs; competes in the same South Florida market for undergraduate transfers and graduate students upgrading from FNU associate programs.

Broad incumbents

• DeVry University: Nationally scaled for-profit institution (Adtalem) offering technology, business, and healthcare degrees online and on-ground; a broader incumbent peer competing for the same online adult-learner audience FNU targets via Distance Learning.
• University of Phoenix: Large national for-profit university optimized for online adult learners and employer partnerships; competes primarily with FNU's Distance Learning portfolio for working-adult market share.

Emerging players

• Walden University: Online-focused for-profit university (Adtalem) emphasizing graduate and doctoral degrees; an online-only peer overlapping FNU's emerging MSN/MBA graduate-certificate and master's markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FNUniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/fnuniversity?feature=results_main
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaNationalUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/floridanationaluniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/floridanationaluniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@fnuniversity

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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