Nova Southeastern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #715 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #235 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #208 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 5 | In Fort Lauderdale |
| #167 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 130 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 7,311
- Graduates
- 13,599
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nova.edu
Nova Southeastern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Nova Southeastern University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 69% | 75% |
| Applicants | 17,765 | 5,266 | 12,384 |
| Admissions | 13,006 | 3,655 | 9,272 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,018 | 565 | 1,450 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 4 | 8 |
6,748 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,509 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
854 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Nova Southeastern University are 1030-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
329 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Nova Southeastern University are 19-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 6597 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5964 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 3588 (17%) |
| Asian | 2026 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1137 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 990 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 561 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Nova Southeastern University is $31,858 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,603 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,048 |
| $48-75K | $29,953 |
| $75-110K | $34,277 |
| $110K+ | $35,443 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,500 | $22,983 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,500 | $22,983 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,500 | $22,983 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $1,847 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $1,847 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $1,847 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,857 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,950 |
| Room charge | $12,500 |
| Meal charge | $3,450 |
Nova Southeastern University majors
Nova Southeastern University has granted 1,984 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 2,640 master's across 70 programs, and 1,711 doctorate degrees across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Nova Southeastern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 410 | 25 | 5 |
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 367 | ||
| Education, General | 268 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 259 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 209 | 39 | |
| Physician Assistant | 242 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 234 | ||
| Pharmacy | 199 | ||
| Law | 193 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 147 | 30 | 7 |
| Vision Science & Physiological Optics | 184 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 90 | 90 | |
| Psychology, General | 119 | 44 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 149 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 115 | |
| Dentistry | 130 | ||
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 126 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | 70 | 42 |
| Optometry | 108 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 107 | ||
| Public Health, General | 66 | 36 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 100 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 86 | ||
| Accounting | 25 | 57 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 44 | 36 | |
| Neuroscience | 75 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 73 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 39 | 33 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 26 | 25 | 16 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 44 | 20 | |
| Finance, General | 41 | 21 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 59 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 50 | 8 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 57 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 36 | 12 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 47 | ||
| Medicine | 42 | ||
| Computer Science | 24 | 14 | 3 |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 40 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 32 | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 39 | ||
| Management Science | 39 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 34 | ||
| Environmental Science | 14 | 20 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 32 | ||
| Real Estate | 5 | 25 | |
| School Psychology | 21 | 8 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 28 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 22 | 6 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 27 | ||
| General Studies | 25 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 24 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 24 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 4 | 19 | |
| Human Nutrition | 23 | ||
| Youth Services & Administration | 23 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 19 | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 15 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 19 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 18 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 16 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | 2 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 16 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 15 | ||
| Public Administration | 15 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 2 | 9 | |
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Health Law | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Technology & Technologist | 9 | ||
| Child Development | 9 | ||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 7 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 6 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 6 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 5 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Human Services, General | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Homeland Security | 2 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,984 | 2,640 | 1,711 |
Nova Southeastern University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 65% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Nova Southeastern University is a world-class research university with 18,536 scientific papers published and 463,551 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 60 | 399 |
| 1994 | 90 | 468 |
| 1995 | 125 | 609 |
| 1996 | 112 | 685 |
| 1997 | 160 | 822 |
| 1998 | 147 | 987 |
| 1999 | 173 | 1168 |
| 2000 | 229 | 1516 |
| 2001 | 272 | 1662 |
| 2002 | 308 | 2208 |
| 2003 | 285 | 2626 |
| 2004 | 299 | 2922 |
| 2005 | 395 | 3505 |
| 2006 | 469 | 4368 |
| 2007 | 385 | 5063 |
| 2008 | 420 | 6282 |
| 2009 | 496 | 7753 |
| 2010 | 532 | 8591 |
| 2011 | 670 | 10474 |
| 2012 | 624 | 11814 |
| 2013 | 653 | 16854 |
| 2014 | 748 | 19238 |
| 2015 | 761 | 21687 |
| 2016 | 834 | 23051 |
| 2017 | 804 | 25012 |
| 2018 | 919 | 26698 |
| 2019 | 796 | 30156 |
| 2020 | 976 | 36139 |
| 2021 | 1059 | 39626 |
| 2022 | 1039 | 36524 |
| 2023 | 1247 | 39172 |
| 2024 | 1228 | 38618 |
| 2025 | 931 | 35686 |
Nova Southeastern University alumni
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Seth Gabel
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Seth Gabel is an American actor. He is known for his roles of agent Lincoln Lee on Fox's television series Fringe, Cotton Mather on WGN America's series Salem, and Adrian Moore on the FX series Nip/Tuck. He is a grand-nephew of actor Martin Gabel.
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Somy Ali
- Occupations
- modelfilm directorjournalistactor
- Biography
-
Somy Ali is a Pakistani-American actress, writer, filmmaker, model and activist who has worked in Bollywood films. She runs a non-profit organization named No More Tears since 2007.
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Will Kirby
- Occupations
- reality television participantphysician
- Biography
-
William Terence Kirby, popularly known as Dr. Will, is an American aesthetic dermatologist, an associate clinical professor of dermatology, and a reality television personality. He is known for winning the CBS reality show Big Brother 2 as well as winning The Price Is Right and appearing on the Star Wars television series The Book of Boba Fett as Karales the Bounty Hunter.
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Isabel Saint Malo
- Occupations
- diplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
Isabel de Saint Malo García de Alvarado is a Panamanian politician and diplomat. She formerly was the vice president of Panama and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1 July 2014, to 30 June 2019. De Saint Malo ran with elected President Juan Carlos Varela, on the ticket made up of an alliance of the Panameñista Party and the People's Party. She is the first woman in Panama's history elected for this post and the first woman to be appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in Panama.
General info
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Engage, Inspire, Achieve |
| Colors | navy blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | July to June |
| Total FTE staff | 3,937 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33328-2004 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 183,000 |
| Phone | 9542627300 |