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Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University is a large, private institution located in Fort Lauderdale, fl. Founded in 1964, Nova Southeastern University offers undergraduate degrees in 193 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 6,885 undergraduates
cost $36,300
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Admissions

Will I get into Nova Southeastern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.8%
SAT score average 1164
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.93
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Nova Southeastern University is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Education, General
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Biology, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Medicine

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,300
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,588
Books & supplies $2,112
Other expenses $3,870
Cost of attendance* $56,870
Financial aid package $36,518
Estimated cost $20,352 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,300
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,588
Books & supplies $2,112
Other expenses $3,870
Cost of attendance* $56,870
Financial aid package $36,518
Estimated cost $20,352 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Nova Southeastern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,885, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.

Total enrollment

20,877

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
10%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
68%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Nova Southeastern University, students love their HOSA: Future Health Professionals. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796
phone 800-541-6682
address www.nova.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Hosa: future health professionals

Make-a meal service organization

Student government association

Delta epsilon iota

Pre-med

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Nova Southeastern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Nova Southeastern University?

Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at Nova Southeastern University? 

The acceptance rate for Nova Southeastern University is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for Nova Southeastern University?

The average high school GPA for Nova Southeastern University students was 3.93.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Nova Southeastern University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Nova Southeastern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $227,480.

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