University
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
4,497
Students
30,300
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
58%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Nova Southeastern University is a University institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796
United States
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796
United States
Contact
Phone: 954-262-7300
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Software Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography And Ultrasound Technology |
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| Health Professions Related |
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| Nursing Administration |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Public Administration |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,779
Applied
4,525
Accepted
4,497
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,392
Females Applied
3,123
Females Accepted
58%
Male Admissions
2,387
Males Applied
1,402
Males Accepted
59%
Applying
50
Application Fee
4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
| Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | February 1st | Not reported | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | October 16th | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Transfer | April 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 560 | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 23 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,940
Fees
960
Full-time student fees
9,938
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
30,300
Avg. Financial Aid Package
32,899
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,340
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,305
Avg. Loan Aid
12,165
Avg. Grant Aid
17,639
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,497
Total undergrad students
6%
International Students
22%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 27.31% |
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| Black or African American | 14.79% |
| White or Caucasian | 34.47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 9.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
| Two or more races | 3.05% |
| Other | 3.91% |
Gender
Male (29.24%)
Female (70.76%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 25% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
CommunityFest, Sharkapalooza and Homecoming
CommunityFest, Sharkapalooza and Homecoming
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Make-a Meal Service Organization, Student Government Association, Delta Epsilon Iota and Pre-Med
HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Make-a Meal Service Organization, Student Government Association, Delta Epsilon Iota and Pre-Med
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
shuttle bus service
shuttle bus service
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rowing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
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| Swimming And Diving | No | |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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Faculty
1,602
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 805
Part-time - 797
Male - 704
Female - 898
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