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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FLPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 73% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 73%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
73% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading530 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 28
1typical 50% range36
73%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences37% of degrees
Biological Sciences28% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $221,571
Earnings 5yr: $183,981
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,942
Earnings 5yr: $140,547
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,461
Earnings 5yr: $137,627
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,167
Earnings 5yr: $133,099
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,217
Earnings 5yr: $205,088
Debt: N/A
Optometry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,197
Earnings 5yr: $117,355
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,749
Earnings 5yr: $127,336
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,664
Earnings 5yr: $82,196
Debt: N/A
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,809
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,761
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,954
Earnings 5yr: $112,315
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,592
Earnings 5yr: $114,249
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,172
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,187
Earnings 5yr: $109,801
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,720
Earnings 5yr: $105,017
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,428
Earnings 5yr: $101,588
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,338
Earnings 5yr: $81,275
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,694
Earnings 5yr: $97,163
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,470
Earnings 5yr: $98,926
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,451
Earnings 5yr: $86,689
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,144
Earnings 5yr: $92,271
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,371
In-State Tuition$38,700
Out-of-State Tuition$38,700
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
45%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$58,153
+2% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,209
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,985
Est. Monthly Payment
$183/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
28%
Men72%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 28% men and 72% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$48,127
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