Nova Southeastern University: Ranking & Review
| Fort Lauderdale rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 139 | 380 Top 3% |
Nova Southeastern University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 59% | 58% |
| Applicants | 7,779 | 2,387 | 5,392 |
| Admissions | 4,525 | 1,402 | 3,123 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 987 | 326 | 661 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 20,793 | 6,234 | 14,559 |
10,045 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,180 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 676 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 69% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 481 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 49% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $50. Application fee for graduates - $50.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Nova Southeastern University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $49,149 | $49,149 |
| Off-campus | $57,479 | $57,479 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $12,550 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Nova Southeastern University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,622 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $28,980 | $28,980 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $900 | $900 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $966 | $966 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $18,932 | $18,932 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,487 | $1,487 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $1,052 | $1,052 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 494 | 1,090 | 990 | 2,574 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 166 | 1,018 | 4 | 1,188 | |
| Education | 2 | 27 | 445 | 570 | 1,044 |
| Psychology | 61 | 297 | 100 | 458 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 300 | 44 | 344 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 22 | 45 | 225 | 292 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 11 | 171 | 37 | 219 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 23 | 65 | 6 | 94 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 51 | 40 | 91 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 10 | 67 | 77 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 7 | 53 | 1 | 61 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 28 | 10 | 38 | ||
| Social Sciences | 25 | 25 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 19 | 19 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 18 | 18 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 13 | 3 | 16 | ||
| Engineering | 7 | 5 | 12 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12 | 12 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 5 | 5 | 10 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 | 4 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | 3 | |||
| History | 2 | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 1,261 | 3,369 | 1,974 | 6,606 |
A total of 1,263 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Nova Southeastern University.
At the master's and doctor's level 5,343 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 53% | 52% |
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General info
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Engage, Inspire, Achieve |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | navy blue, gray |
| Academic Calendar | Trimester |
| Total FTE staff | 4,048 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,076 |
| Research FTE | 108 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.nova.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 3301 College Ave Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33314-7796 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 179,000 |
| Phone | 9542627300 |
| Fax | +1 (954) 262 3800 |