About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Stephani Repaci
Events Coordinator
Events Coordinator
Address
3301 College Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Phone
800-338-4723
Email
admissions@nova.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Don Taft Univeristy Center
Alvin Sherman Library, Research & Inform
The Shark Tank Arena
Health Professions Division Museum
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
University Center includes the sports arena, fitness center, flight deck, shark mural, and mall-style food court. Performing Arts Wing includes multiple theaters, costume and scenery shops, performance practice rooms for music and dance, dressing rooms, and a gallery.
Alvin Sherman Library, Research & Inform
The Shark Tank Arena
Health Professions Division Museum
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
University Center includes the sports arena, fitness center, flight deck, shark mural, and mall-style food court. Performing Arts Wing includes multiple theaters, costume and scenery shops, performance practice rooms for music and dance, dressing rooms, and a gallery.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beaches
Las Olas Riverfront
South Beach
Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art & IMAX
Sawgrass Mills Mall
Bank Atlantic Center for major concerts and sporting events.
Las Olas Riverfront
South Beach
Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art & IMAX
Sawgrass Mills Mall
Bank Atlantic Center for major concerts and sporting events.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9am to 3pm
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9am to 3pm
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Monthly on Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@nova.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
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
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Overview
Applicants: 3,780
Acceptance Rate: 58%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
20:1
Total Faculty
1,737
with Terminal Degree
1,392
895
Women
842
Men
531
Minority
18
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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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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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
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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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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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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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HISTORY.
American History (United States).
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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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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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
International Relations and Affairs.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Musical Theatre.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
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
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$21,600
Required Fees
$550
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,599
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,086
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,397
Demographics
5.72%
Asian
23.76%
Black
32.48%
Hispanic
28.00%
Caucasian
4.03%
Unknown
4.43%
International
71% female
29% male
16% are out of state
65% are full time
35% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
70
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Sharks)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Sharks)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
90/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
18%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
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: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
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
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, HP
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
