Nova Southeastern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #809 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #253 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #225 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 5 | In Fort Lauderdale |
| #158 of 1,022 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 125 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 6,971
- Graduates
- 13,977
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 72% | 77% |
| Applicants | 16,789 | 4,969 | 11,715 |
| Admissions | 12,726 | 3,584 | 9,058 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,960 | 580 | 1,377 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 5 | 11 |
5,394 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,437 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
945 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Nova Southeastern University are 1040-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
377 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Nova Southeastern University are 20-27 (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 | 6682 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 6363 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 3439 (16%) |
| Asian | 2012 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 892 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 877 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 641 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Nova Southeastern University is $29,589 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 | $25,742 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,619 |
| $48-75K | $29,584 |
| $75-110K | $30,498 |
| $110K+ | $31,944 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,500 | $22,062 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,500 | $22,062 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,500 | $22,062 |
| Fee in-district | $1,800 | $1,849 |
| Fee in-state | $1,800 | $1,849 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,800 | $1,849 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,740 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,588 |
| Room charge | $11,268 |
| Meal charge | $3,320 |
Nova Southeastern University majors
Nova Southeastern University has granted 1,547 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 2,829 master's across 76 programs, and 1,637 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 | 453 | 39 | 5 |
| Education, General | 318 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 256 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 242 | ||
| Pharmacy | 235 | ||
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 231 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | 151 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 206 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 191 | 6 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 87 | 95 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 174 | 5 | |
| Law | 172 | ||
| Dentistry | 124 | ||
| Psychology, General | 83 | 39 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 112 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | 92 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 58 | 46 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 21 | 34 | 46 |
| Optometry | 95 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 89 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 39 | 48 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 82 | ||
| Management Science | 80 | ||
| Public Health, General | 37 | 43 | |
| Neuroscience | 79 | ||
| Finance, General | 29 | 44 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 72 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 5 | 67 | |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 71 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | 35 | 10 |
| Information Science & Studies | 52 | 14 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 48 | 17 | |
| Computer Science | 19 | 31 | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 47 | 9 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 54 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 51 | ||
| Youth Services & Administration | 51 | ||
| Medicine | 46 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 25 | 20 | |
| Environmental Science | 22 | 20 | |
| Dispute Resolution | 18 | 20 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 37 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 25 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 33 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 26 | 6 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 28 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 26 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 24 | 3 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 25 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 25 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 24 | ||
| Information Technology | 7 | 17 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 23 | ||
| School Psychology | 16 | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Health Law | 19 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 18 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 17 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 18 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 18 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 16 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 16 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 15 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Vision Science & Physiological Optics | 8 | 6 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 13 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Real Estate | 12 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Technology & Technologist | 11 | ||
| Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 11 | ||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 9 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 9 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | 5 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 7 | ||
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 6 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Human Services, General | 3 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Gerontology | 2 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Taxation | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Child Development | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 1 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,547 | 2,829 | 1,637 |
Nova Southeastern University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 59% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Nova Southeastern University is a world-class research university with 14,763 scientific papers published and 264,082 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 Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | 139 |
| 1992 | 58 | 192 |
| 1993 | 53 | 213 |
| 1994 | 77 | 242 |
| 1995 | 118 | 375 |
| 1996 | 102 | 421 |
| 1997 | 148 | 502 |
| 1998 | 135 | 636 |
| 1999 | 162 | 710 |
| 2000 | 219 | 973 |
| 2001 | 261 | 1067 |
| 2002 | 293 | 1418 |
| 2003 | 260 | 1717 |
| 2004 | 285 | 1916 |
| 2005 | 372 | 2369 |
| 2006 | 437 | 2807 |
| 2007 | 364 | 3494 |
| 2008 | 383 | 4141 |
| 2009 | 454 | 5163 |
| 2010 | 498 | 5728 |
| 2011 | 611 | 7018 |
| 2012 | 564 | 7819 |
| 2013 | 623 | 10540 |
| 2014 | 656 | 13213 |
| 2015 | 658 | 14988 |
| 2016 | 786 | 15135 |
| 2017 | 748 | 15883 |
| 2018 | 834 | 17301 |
| 2019 | 707 | 19722 |
| 2020 | 848 | 23220 |
| 2021 | 890 | 26007 |
| 2022 | 797 | 25681 |
| 2023 | 927 | 26278 |
Nova Southeastern University alumni
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Seth Gabel
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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
- actorjournalistmodel
- Biography
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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.
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Will Kirby
- Occupations
- physicianreality television participant
- Biography
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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 Star Wars television series The Book of Boba Fett.
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Isabel Saint Malo
- Occupations
- diplomatpoliticianinternational forum participant
- Biography
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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 | 3,861 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3301 College Ave Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33314-7796 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 183,000 |
| Phone | 9542627300 |