Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with 7,240 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, costs an average of $27,714 a year after grants and graduates 62% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Nova Southeastern University acceptance rate and admissions
Nova Southeastern University admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 530 to 650, math 500 to 650). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Nova Southeastern University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Feb 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Feb 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Nova Southeastern University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Nova Southeastern University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $40,360 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,668 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $55,277 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $27,714 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $27,714 a year after grants and scholarships, $27,563 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Nova Southeastern University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Nova Southeastern University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 62% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $66,144 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,103 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Nova Southeastern University majors and what graduates earn
Nova Southeastern University awarded bachelor's degrees in 50 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from physiology ($122,809).
All 50 majors at Nova Southeastern University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Nova Southeastern University
74 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 74 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 418 | $49,004 | $77,218 |
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 409 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Doctoral | 268 | $69,483 | $149,466 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 242 | $114,908 | $155,917 |
| Nursing | Master's | 234 | $105,447 | $72,250 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 199 | n/a | n/a |
| Law | Professional doctorate | 193 | $67,124 | $167,112 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 149 | $62,347 | $88,150 |
| Dentistry | Professional doctorate | 130 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assisting | Master's | 126 | $214,313 | $234,222 |
| Business administration | Master's | 123 | $77,259 | $51,250 |
| Optometry | Professional doctorate | 108 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 107 | $47,686 | $51,250 |
| Biology | Master's | 100 | $22,401 | $54,871 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Professional doctorate | 91 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 82 | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | Master's | 70 | $81,912 | $68,487 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 67 | $61,887 | $126,683 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 64 | $61,943 | $98,621 |
| Human development and family studies | Master's | 57 | $50,470 | $56,330 |
| Accounting | Master's | 57 | $78,640 | $61,500 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | 48 | $69,181 | $58,032 |
| Human resources | Master's | 47 | $63,977 | $61,500 |
| Psychology | Master's | 44 | $43,824 | $47,000 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 44 | $46,310 | $61,500 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 44 | $71,927 | $82,000 |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 44 | n/a | $92,250 |
| Special education | Master's | 43 | $33,466 | $196,784 |
| Health professions, general | Doctoral | 42 | $115,993 | $78,324 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Doctoral | 40 | $76,774 | $127,260 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 39 | $91,372 | $51,250 |
| Public health | Master's | 36 | $61,169 | $40,516 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Master's | 34 | n/a | n/a |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | Master's | 33 | $44,793 | $70,899 |
| Pharmacy | Master's | 30 | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | 27 | n/a | $62,234 |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 25 | $101,205 | $54,250 |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 25 | $53,155 | $61,500 |
| Real Estate | Master's | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Master's | 24 | n/a | $51,799 |
| Social work | Master's | 23 | $51,750 | $119,773 |
| Finance | Master's | 23 | $84,422 | $55,167 |
| Information science | Master's | 22 | $96,107 | $61,500 |
| Speech-language pathology | Professional doctorate | 22 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 21 | $54,908 | $82,760 |
| Environmental science | Master's | 20 | n/a | $61,500 |
| Mental health counseling | Doctoral | 20 | $62,693 | $288,296 |
| Dispute Resolution | Doctoral | 19 | n/a | $133,250 |
| Homeland security | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Doctoral | 16 | n/a | $133,250 |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 15 | $72,363 | $51,250 |
| Computer science | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Master's | 12 | $65,144 | $67,633 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 10 | $65,020 | n/a |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | 9 | $81,344 | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| International business | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Doctoral | 7 | $66,242 | $234,638 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral | 7 | $104,325 | $237,542 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 6 | $99,332 | n/a |
| Information science | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Professional doctorate | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Dispute Resolution | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 7,240 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 72% women, 28% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Nova Southeastern University?
Nova Southeastern University admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Nova Southeastern University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $40,360. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $27,714 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Nova Southeastern University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 530 to 650 in reading and writing and 500 to 650 in math, and 19 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Nova Southeastern University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Nova Southeastern University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Nova Southeastern University?
62% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Nova Southeastern University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $66,144 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.