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Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Nova Southeastern University Rankings

Nova Southeastern University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — Florida
Overall Quality #1 of 3 Region — Southeast
College Major Best Value #1 of 1 State — Florida
College Major Best Value #2 of 2 State — Florida
College Major Best Value #2 of 2 Region — Southeast
College Major Best Value #3 of 3 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #5 of 13 Nationwide
Overall Quality #5 of 21 State — Florida

Where Is Nova Southeastern University?

Location of Nova Southeastern University

Contact information for Nova Southeastern University can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004
Phone: 9542627300
Website: www.nova.edu/
Admissions: www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.nova.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Nova Southeastern University?

You can apply to Nova Southeastern University online at: www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions

Nova Southeastern University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Nova Southeastern University

Here’s what Nova Southeastern University looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Nova Southeastern University?

Nova Southeastern University admits 73%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Nova Southeastern University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 650. Math scores were between 500 and 650.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Nova Southeastern University  ( 530 to 650 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Nova Southeastern University  ( 500 to 650 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1300.
SAT Total Scores for Nova Southeastern University  ( 1030 to 1300 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Nova Southeastern University ranged between 19 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for Nova Southeastern University  ( 19 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Nova Southeastern University vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 5,266 3,655 69%
Women 12,384 9,272 75%

Can I Afford Nova Southeastern University?

The average net price after aid at Nova Southeastern University is $31,303. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $37,500
In-State Fees $1,200
Out-of-State Tuition $37,500
Out-of-State Fees $1,200
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $38,700
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $38,700

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 28% of students at Nova Southeastern University receive some form of financial aid (2,016 students).

About 93% of students at Nova Southeastern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,575 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,929.

Student Loan Debt

45% of Nova Southeastern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,104 per year.

Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,138 students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University. Nova Southeastern University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,171 undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Nova Southeastern University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nova Southeastern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 867
Black or African American 1,089
Hispanic 2,323
White 1,957
American Indian/Alaska Native 7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 7
Two or More Races 215
Non-Resident 516

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of Nova Southeastern University Students
State First-Time UG Students
Florida 1,125
New York 168
New Jersey 125
Illinois 65
Pennsylvania 49

Additionally, approximately 7.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Nova Southeastern University Graduate Student Diversity

13,658 of Nova Southeastern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Nova Southeastern University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Nova Southeastern University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nova Southeastern University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Nova Southeastern University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,147
Black or African American 2,485
Hispanic 4,247
White 3,988
American Indian/Alaska Native 13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 13
Two or More Races 341
Non-Resident 614

Online Learning at Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

4,940 undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University took at least one online class — of those, 342 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,808 students took at least one online class and 5,167 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Nova Southeastern University

The following healthcare programs are offered at Nova Southeastern University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 410 234 44 701
Medicine 409
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 147 30 7 383
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 55 242 297
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 32 126 179
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 149 171
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 44 40 166
Dentistry 130
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 14 70 42 128
Optometry 108
Public Health 66 36 102
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences 9 101
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 44 20 64
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 1 21
Health and Medical Administrative Services 10 11
Medical Illustration and Informatics 2 9 11

Academic Programs at Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Nova Southeastern University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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