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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2004

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Mid-SizeSuburbanPrivateSTEM Strong

Known for health sciences

Nova Southeastern University is a private institution in Fort Lauderdale with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1182, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,209 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,303.

Established
1964
Mascot
Razor the Shortfin Mako Shark
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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73%Acceptance
1182SAT Avg
7,171Students
17:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$59,209Earnings 10yr
$31,303Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Nova Southeastern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1182

Reading & WritingMid: 590
540660
MathMid: 585
510650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1182

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,080
Room & Board$15,950
Books & Supplies$2,128
Total Cost of Attendance$55,647
Average Net Price$31,303
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,140
$30–48K$29,648
$48–75K$30,839
$75–110K$33,872
$110K+$35,861

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,303

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,985

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

51

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (193)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,171
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Black 15%
Hispanic 34%
Asian 12%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.3%
Freshman Retention76.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,153
8 Years$56,527
10 Years$59,209

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,800
Men
$68,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#231
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#374

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sharks

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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