Overview

Nova Southeastern University is a University institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3301 University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33314-7796
United States

Contact Phone: 800-541-6682

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Neuroscience
Vision Science/physiological Optics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Cardiopulmonary Technology/technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Nursing Administration
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Speech-language Pathology Assistant
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

16,684

Applied

12,642

Accepted

6,971

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,715

Females Applied

9,058

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,969

Males Applied

3,584

Males Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.97

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Minimun high school GPA
Other requirements:	Essay is optional. Interview is not required but considered.

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	594	530	650
SAT Math	586	510	660
ACT Composite	24	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,880

Private

Fees

1,200

Full-time student fees

15,950

Room & board

12,500

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

32,377

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,031

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,444

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,822

Avg. Loan Aid

16,613

Avg. Grant Aid

18,509

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,971

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

31%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	34.41%
Black or African American	14.68%
White or Caucasian	26.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	11.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.49%
Other	3.08%

Gender

Male (27.9%)

Female (71.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
CommunityFest, Sharkapalooza and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Make-a Meal Service Organization, Student Government Association, Delta Epsilon Iota and Pre-Med

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
shuttle bus service

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

1,665

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 833

Part-time - 832

Male - 673

Female - 992