Nova Southeastern University
Ft Lauderdale, FL · Private
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Nova Southeastern University admitted 73.2% of applicants university-wide (13,006 of 17,765).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 73.2% | 13,006 | 17,765 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 3,000 | 5,000 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 2,400 | 4,000 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 600 | 1,000 |
| Men | 69.4% | 3,655 | 5,266 |
| Women | 74.9% | 9,272 | 12,384 |
Of 13,006 admitted students, 2,030 enrolled (15.6% yield).
Nova Southeastern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1030–1300
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.30–3.30
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Nova Southeastern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $59,168/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,700 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,468 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $59,168/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $26,603 |
| $30k–48k | $27,048 |
| $48k–75k | $29,953 |
| $75k–110k | $34,277 |
| Over $110k | $35,443 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- NSU Merit Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Automatic)
- Achievement Award — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Shark Preview Scholarship — $2,000 one-time (Other)
- NSU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — 50% tuition (Trustee)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- NSU Merit Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Automatic)
- Achievement Award — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — 50% tuition (Trustee)
Nova Southeastern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Self-reported test scores (SAT/ACT)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Self-reported test scores (SAT/ACT)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Nova Southeastern University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $59,209
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 63.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,250
- At graduation
Nova Southeastern University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #257
- WSJ: #392
- Niche: #273
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (23%), Business & marketing (9%), Psychology (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1.
Nova Southeastern University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.