Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

Black Pinpoint 3301 College Avenue | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 33314

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,780
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Acceptance Rate
58%

Deadlines

Regular
August 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 570

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 590

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$21,600
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,599
On-Campus Room and Board
9086
Approximate Expenses per year
$34,785

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
20 : 1
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Total Faculty
1,737
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Terminal Degree
1,392

Gender

Women
895
Men
842
Minority
531
International
18

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

71% female29% male

Out of State

16% are out
of state
84% are
in-state

Students

65% are
full time
35% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,397

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.40%
Asian
5.72%
Black
23.76%
Hispanic
32.48%
Caucasian
28.00%
Unknown
4.03%
International
4.43%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Stephani Repaci
Events Coordinator
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3301 College Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
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800-338-4723

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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800-338-4723

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
9am to 3pm
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@nova.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Monthly on Saturdays

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

taxi, shuttle bus, bus, Tri-Rail Closest airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From I-95 or Florida's Turnpike Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive exit. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side. From University Drive From North of I-595 Take University Drive south 1 ½ miles past I-595 to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd). Turn left (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side. From south of Griffin Road Take University Drive north approximately 2 miles past Griffin Road to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.). Turn right (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side. From I-75 From Miami heading north or west coast/Naples heading east Merge onto I-595 eastbound (towards Fort Lauderdale). Exit at University Drive exit, turn right (south). Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles on University Drive to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU's main campus will be on the right side.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

For updated information, please visit our web page: http://www.nova.edu/overview/campusvisits.html


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Sharks)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Sharks)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
70
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
7

12. Student Services

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

90%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

18%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:

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The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, HP

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 15

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,702
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,028
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,284
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$6,313
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Interest Inventory
03 - Internships
04 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
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08 HISTORY.

  • American History (United States).
  • History, General.
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10 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
  • Legal Studies, General.
  • Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
  • Pre-Law Studies.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Sociology.
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18 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Dance, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music, General.
  • Musical Theatre.

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