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Nova Southeastern University

Private

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 7,240 undergraduates. Nova Southeastern University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 73%. Its highest-earning reported major is Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences (Biological and Biomedical Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $122,809/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate73%
SAT range1030–1300
ACT range19–28
Undergrads7,240
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$56,692
4-year grad rate64%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,209

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans45%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out48%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$122,809/yr
Biology, General$57,249/yr
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$45,287/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$73,874/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$67,851/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$66,302/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$88,004/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$83,250/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$82,727/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$71,972/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$55,487/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,563/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,740
Typical room charge$11,268
Typical board charge$3,320

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nova Southeastern University's acceptance rate?

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL admits approximately 73% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Nova Southeastern University?

Admitted students at Nova Southeastern University typically score between 1030–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Nova Southeastern University?

Admitted students at Nova Southeastern University typically score between 19–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Nova Southeastern University cost?

Nova Southeastern University's total cost of attendance is reported at $56,692 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Nova Southeastern University require students to live on campus?

No -- Nova Southeastern University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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