School Information

56.4
Total Enrollment 29,153
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

Nova Southeastern University

http://www.nova.edu
3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796
(954) 262-7300

Nova Southeastern University, a private, not-for-profit institution, offers a diverse array of innovative academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, complementing on-campus educational opportunities and resources with accessible distance learning programs, and fostering intellectual inquiry, leadership, and commitment to community through engagement of students and faculty members in a dynamic, life-long learning environment.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Nova Southeastern University, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 67.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,835), and 54% receive loans ($9,978 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,634. Off campus it is around $8,634.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Nova Southeastern University is $20,445 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,124 people applied to Nova Southeastern University. Of the applicants, 45.0% were admitted (49.0% male & 43.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (33.0% male and 30.0% female)

Of the 5,867 undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University, 34.0% are part-time. A majority (53.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 53.0% of the 23,286 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     61.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     38.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     36.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-541-6682
Admissions Office Email admissions@nova.edu
Admissions Office Address Undergraduate Admissions Nova Southeastern University Horvitz Administration Bldg. 3301 College Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
Admissions Website http://www.nova.edu/admissions.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.nova.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Nova Southeastern University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Nova Southeastern University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Nova Southeastern University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 204 36
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 113
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 6 33
Vision Science/Physiological Optics 85 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 400 1 36
Accounting 32 114
Business Administration and Management, General 208 752 32
Business/Commerce, General 116
Finance, General 31
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 87
International Business/Trade/Commerce 71 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
Organizational Behavior Studies 47
Taxation 44
Communication, journalism, and related programs 17
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
Computer and information sciences and support services 17 29 152 38
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 17 16 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 25 19 6
Computer and Information Systems Security 12
Computer Science 4 16 4
Information Science/Studies 75 19
Information Technology 14
Education 836 4 123 2 403
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 11
Art Teacher Education 6
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 0
Computer Teacher Education 3
Curriculum and Instruction 15 71
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 4 3
Education, General 8 0 87
Education, Other 51 0 1
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 19
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 1
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 178 192
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 1 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 284 476 250
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 259 2
Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 26
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 5 77 48
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3 7
Health Teacher Education 0 8
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 20
International and Comparative Education 7
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 9 68
Multicultural Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 17
Reading Teacher Education 25 198
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 3 16
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 75
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 0 16
Spanish Language Teacher Education 30
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 1 23
Special Education and Teaching, Other 6
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 721
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0 49
Technical Teacher Education 20 26
Urban Education and Leadership 1
English language and literature/letters 13 0
English Language and Literature, General 13
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5 34
Child Development 34
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 42 264 433 877
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD) 13
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other 1
Anesthesiologist Assistant 26
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 10
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD) 2
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 123
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician 18
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD) 6
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 32 17 48
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 57 8
Medical Informatics 0
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 23
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 213
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 28 5
Optometry (OD) 104
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD) 4
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD) 6
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO) 228
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD) 0
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD) 11
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 248
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 95
Physician Assistant 128
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD) 2
Public Health, Other 43
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 108 8
History 4
American History (United States) 1
History, General 3
Legal professions and studies 39 34 257
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD) 29
Law (LLB, JD) 257
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 10
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 5
Pre-Law Studies 29
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 41
General Studies 35
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 27 5
Natural Sciences 0
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 27 5
Natural resources and conservation 7 5
Environmental Science 7
Natural Resources Management and Policy 5
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 9 14
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9 14
Physical sciences 1
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 1
Psychology 24 129 351 80
Clinical Psychology 83 80
Counseling Psychology 158
Psychology, General 129
Psychopharmacology 10
School Psychology 24 100
Public administration and social service professions 63 1
Public Administration 63 1
Security and protective services 20 61
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 20 61
Social sciences 3 20
Economics, General 2
International Relations and Affairs 1
Social Sciences, Other 20
Visual and performing arts 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
 
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