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Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Miami, FL metro with 7,219 students and a 73% acceptance rate.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 7,219 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division II · Sunshine State ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

73%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,157

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$30,371

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

63%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

76%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$59,209

10 years after entry

Students

7,219

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: nova.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$26,603
$30,001–48,000$27,048
$48,001–75,000$29,953
$75,001–110,000$34,277
Over $110,000$35,443

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreNova Southeastern University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 2100*/ 4crs.
Calculus BC3MATH 2100*/ 4crs.
Biology3BIOL 1100/ 3crs.
Chemistry3CHEM 1100/ 3crs
English Language and Composition3COMP 1500*/ 3crs.
English Literature and Composition3COMP 1500*/ 3crs.
United States History3HIST 1050/ 3crs.
Psychology3PSYC 1020/ 3crs.
Show all 45 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 2100*/ 4crs.
Calculus BC3MATH 2100*/ 4crs.
Biology3BIOL 1100/ 3crs.
Chemistry3CHEM 1100/ 3crs
English Language and Composition3COMP 1500*/ 3crs.
English Literature and Composition3COMP 1500*/ 3crs.
United States History3HIST 1050/ 3crs.
Psychology3PSYC 1020/ 3crs.
Statistics3MATH 2020/ 3 crs.
Computer Science A3CSIS 1800*/ 3crs.
Macroeconomics3ECN 2025/ 3crs.
Microeconomics3ECN 2020/ 3crs.
World History: Modern3HIST 1170/ 3crs.
Environmental Science3BIOL 1040/ 3crs.
European History3HIST 1999/ 3crs.
Human Geography3GEOG 2050/ 3crs.
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1210/ 3crs.
Music Theory3MUSC 1800/ 3crs.
African American Studies3LITR 1999/3 crs.
Arabic3ARAB 1210/ 3crs.
Art/History of Art3ARTS 1999/ 3crs.
Chinese Languages and Culture3CHIN 1999 / 3 crs.
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 2010/ 3 crs.
Cybersecurity3CSIS 3001/ 3crs.
Drawing3ARTS 1200/ 3 crs.
French Language and Culture3FREN 1210/ 3crs.
German Language and Culture3HUMN 1995/ 3crs.
Government and Politics/US3POLS 1010/ 3crs.
Italian Language and Culture3HUMN 1995/ 3crs.
Japanese Language and Culture3HUMN 1995/ 3crs.
Korean3HUMN 1995/ 6crs.
Latin3HUMN 1999/ 3crs.
Latin3HUMN 1999/ 3crs.
Physics B3PHYS 1020/ 3crs.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 2360*/ 4crs.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 2500/ 4crs.
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 2350*/4crs.
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 2400/ 4crs.
Physics I3PHYS 2350*/4crs.
Physics II3PHYS 2360*/ 4 crs
Portuguese3HUMN 1995/ 6crs.
Precalculus3MATH 1200/ 3crs.
Research3NOVA 1999/ 3crs.
Russian3HUMN 1995/ 6cr.
Seminar3NOVA 1999/ 3crs.
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 2210/3crs.
Studio Art/ 2D Design3ARTS 1800/ 3crs.
Studio Art/ 3D Design3ARTS 2900/ 3 crs.

Source: nova.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse410
Biology/Biological Sciences259
Vision Science/Physiological Optics184
Pharmaceutical Sciences147
Psychology119
Neuroscience75
Public Health66
Exercise Science and Kinesiology50
Show the other 49 majors
Finance41
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography39
Early Childhood Education and Teaching39
Business Administration and Management37
Marketing/Marketing Management36
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant32
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies32
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician28
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies26
Accounting25
General Studies25
Computer Science24
Human Nutrition23
Pre-Law Studies19
Speech Communication and Rhetoric18
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist18
Information Technology15
Art Teacher Education15
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management15
Fine/Studio Arts14
Environmental Science14
Political Science and Government12
Chemistry10
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies9
Child Development9
Engineering9
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts6
Real Estate5
Health and Wellness5
Sociology5
Mathematics5
Legal Assistant/Paralegal5
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4
English Language and Literature4
Human Services4
International Relations and Affairs4
Dance4
Biology Teacher Education3
Advanced Legal Research/Studies3
Medical Informatics2
Philosophy2
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Music1
Pre-Nursing Studies1
Business/Commerce1
History1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Nova Southeastern University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference

Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

6,457,988 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)

Nearest hub airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.0 of 20

Elevation

7 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

58°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

75 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,280 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division II, similar size