Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale FL 33314
(954) 262-7300
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
27,518 (5,757 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Trimester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
49% / 51%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
28% / 72%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
23% / 77%
- In-State / Out-of-State
61% / 39%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$21,100
- Room & Board$8,634
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
64%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,257
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$24,221
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants3,455
- Students Admitted
1,545
(45%)
- Students Enrolled504
(15%)
- Average High School GPA3.5
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
See More About Admissions »
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Vision Science/Physiological Optics
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Science
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Technology
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education Administration
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Art Teacher Education
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Education, Other
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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International and Comparative Education
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Multicultural Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Technical Teacher Education
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Urban Education and Leadership
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Development
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
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Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
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Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
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Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
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Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Medical Informatics
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Optometry (OD)
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Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD)
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Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
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Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
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Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
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Public Health, Other
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Pre-Law Studies
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Natural Sciences
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Physical sciences
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Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Psychopharmacology
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Social Sciences, Other
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants3,455
- Students Admitted
1,545
(45%)
- Students Enrolled504
(15%)
- Average High School GPA3.5
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class49%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class86%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$21,100
- Room & Board$8,634
- Books & Supplies$1,500
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid64%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,257
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$24,221
- Federal Grants35%$4,370
- Pell Grants35%$3,019
- Other Federal Grants29%$1,619
- State & Local Grants69%N/A
- Institutional Grants1%N/A
- Federal Loans56%$6,302
- Non-Federal Loans9%$10,686
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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