Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,049
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, NSU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that NSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

NSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,570

Cost of attendance at Nova Southeastern University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,570

Cost of attendance at Nova Southeastern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Nova Southeastern University received on average $23,747 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,747

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	687	41%	$5,188	$3,564,301
Other Federal Grant	696	42%	$6,399	$4,453,884
State Grant/Scholarships	898	54%	$5,922	$5,318,194
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,672	100%	$17,916	$29,956,362
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,673	100%	$23,747	$39,728,440

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nova Southeastern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nova Southeastern University students is 60.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.6%.

60.5%

asian 80.4% 78 students
African American 49.4% 42 students
white 61.8% 141 students
unknown 72.2% 13 students
hispanic 52.0% 77 students
International Students 55.8% 24 students
Mixed Race 53.8% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Sunshine State Conference
Basketball Sunshine State Conference
Track and Cross Country Sunshine State Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Nova Southeastern University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nova Southeastern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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