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Nova Southeastern University Nursing Programs

Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Nova Southeastern University Rankings

Nova Southeastern University appears in the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 50	State — Florida
Overall Quality	#45 of 248	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#311 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Nova Southeastern University?

Contact details for Nova Southeastern University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004
Phone:	9542627300
Website:	www.nova.edu/
Admissions:	www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.nova.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Nova Southeastern University?

You can apply to Nova Southeastern University online at: www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions

Nova Southeastern University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Nova Southeastern University

Here’s what Nova Southeastern University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Nova Southeastern University?

Nova Southeastern University has an acceptance rate of 73%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Nova Southeastern University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 650. Math scores were between 500 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1300. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Nova Southeastern University ranged between 19 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Nova Southeastern University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,266	3,655	69%
Women	12,384	9,272	75%

Can I Afford Nova Southeastern University?

The average net price after aid at Nova Southeastern University is $31,303. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$37,500
In-State Fees	$1,200
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,500
Out-of-State Fees	$1,200
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$38,700
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$38,700

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 28% of students at Nova Southeastern University receive some form of financial aid (2,016 students).

Approximately 93% of students at Nova Southeastern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,575 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,929.

Student Loan Debt

45% of Nova Southeastern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,104 per year.

Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,138 students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University. Nova Southeastern University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,171 undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nova Southeastern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	867
Black or African American	1,089
Hispanic	2,323
White	1,957
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	215
Non-Resident	516

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Florida	1,125
New York	168
New Jersey	125
Illinois	65
Pennsylvania	49

Additionally, approximately 7.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Nova Southeastern University Graduate Student Diversity

13,658 of Nova Southeastern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Nova Southeastern University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nova Southeastern University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,147
Black or African American	2,485
Hispanic	4,247
White	3,988
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	341
Non-Resident	614

Online Learning at Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

4,940 undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University took at least one online class — of those, 342 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,808 students took at least one online class and 5,167 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Nova Southeastern University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.