Nova Southeastern University

Lauderdale, Florida
4-year Private university

Overview

Nova Southeastern University is a private institution established in 1964 with suburban setting located at Lauderdale. It is ranked 227 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $37,080 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,971. It practices trimester-based academic calendar.

#227 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Lauderdale, Florida
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1964
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
6,971 Undergraduates

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$56,130
Cost of Attendance
$23,765
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $30,900
Outstate Tuition Fee $30,900
Room and Board Fees $15,950
$60,914 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

76% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, iTEP Academic Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$34,115 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$18,464 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $56,130
70% Students with need received Financial Aid
11.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: April 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
NSU Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 to $19,000 annually
Eligibility All entering freshmen and transfer students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline Time of Admission
NSU President's Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Razor's Edge Scholarships
Total Worth $24,000
Eligibility All entering students
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 annually
Details must provide proof of PTK membership

Students

6,971 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
56% Students graduate within 6 years