Nova Southeastern University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,500

4.52% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$31,858

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.2%

17,765 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

20,910

75.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.3%

786 Graduates

About

Nova Southeastern University is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Nova Southeastern University were Registered Nursing (410 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (259 degrees), and Vision Science & Physiological Optics (184 degrees).

In 2024, 6,603 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nova Southeastern University. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,187 degrees), 1.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,096 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nova Southeastern University is $37,500, which is $5,580 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Nova Southeastern University is $37,500, which is $5,580 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,858.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Nova Southeastern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,500

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Nova Southeastern University was $37,500. The cost of tuition at Nova Southeastern University is $5,580 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Nova Southeastern University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,858

2024 Value

2.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Nova Southeastern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,858. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Nova Southeastern University grew by 2.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nova Southeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,984

Room and Board

$2,128

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nova Southeastern University was of $16,984 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.36% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,128. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.758% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Nova Southeastern University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Nova Southeastern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nova Southeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Nova Southeastern University received 17,765 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.817% annual growth. Out of those 17,765 applicants, 13,006 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.2% acceptance rate.

There were 20,910 students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University in 2024. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Nova Southeastern University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

13,006

Accepted Out of 17,765

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Nova Southeastern University was 73.2% (13,006 admissions from 17,765 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.817%, while admissions grew by 1.57%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Nova Southeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2024)

854

Scores Submitted (2024)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Nova Southeastern University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Nova Southeastern University had a total enrollment of 20,910 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Nova Southeastern University is 15,797 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,113. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nova Southeastern University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.5% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 9.69% Asian, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0861% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.5%), followed by White Female (20.1%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.2%), followed by White Female (21.9%) and White Male (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nova Southeastern University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,910 students. The full-time enrollment at Nova Southeastern University is 15,797 and the part-time enrollment is 5,113. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Nova Southeastern University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Nova Southeastern University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Nova Southeastern University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Nova Southeastern University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
6,597 enrolled students
White
5,964 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,588 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nova Southeastern University is 31.5% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 17.2% Black or African American, 9.69% Asian, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0861% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 990 students (4.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 3,119 more women than men received degrees from Nova Southeastern University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University is hispanic or latino (2,187 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,096 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Nova Southeastern University is Registered Nursing (410 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (259 degrees) and Vision Science & Physiological Optics (184 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nova Southeastern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (715 degrees awarded), Legal (272 degrees), and Psychology (697 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nova Southeastern University are Registered nurses (1,664,110 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,655,584 people), Physicians (559,606 people), Secondary school teachers (545,587 people), and Other managers (354,563 people).

The most specialized majors at Nova Southeastern University in 2024 are Biology (715 degrees awarded), Legal (272 degrees), Psychology (697 degrees), Health (2,982 degrees), and Education (716 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nova Southeastern University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Nova Southeastern University are Biology (715 degrees awarded), Legal (272 degrees), Psychology (697 degrees), Health (2,982 degrees), and Education (716 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nova Southeastern University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,323,562 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,333,157 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (750,379 people), Outpatient care centers (581,308 people), and Offices of physicians (447,688 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Nova Southeastern University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
410 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
259 degrees awarded
Vision Science & Physiological Optics
184 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Nova Southeastern University was Registered Nursing with 410 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Nova Southeastern University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,742

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,861

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,742 degrees were awarded to men at Nova Southeastern University, which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,861).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Nova Southeastern University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Nova Southeastern University in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, which is 0.854 times less than the 198 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 386 degrees were awarded to men at Nova Southeastern University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.15 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Nova Southeastern University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (82.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Nova Southeastern University is Female and Asian (82.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.45% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,187 degrees awarded
White
2,096 degrees awarded
Black or African American
975 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nova Southeastern University is hispanic or latino (2,187 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,096 degrees).

4.06% of degree recipients (268 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,326 degrees awarded
White Female
2,130 degrees awarded
White Female
2,007 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nova Southeastern University is white female (2,326 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,130 degrees).

Operations

Nova Southeastern University has an endowment valued at nearly $252M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 68.6M (27.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Nova Southeastern University had a total salary expenditure of 797M. Nova Southeastern University employs 130 Professors, 107 Associate professors and 83 Assistant professors. Most academics at Nova Southeastern University are Male Professor (74), Female Professor (56), and Male Associate professor (55).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nova Southeastern University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 479 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 376 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 320 employees.

Endowment

$252M

2024 Endowment

12.1%

growth from 2023

Nova Southeastern University has an endowment valued at about $252M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Nova Southeastern University grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $0 approximately the same as than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Nova Southeastern University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$28.7M - Federal
$18.6M - State
$1.73M - Local

As of 2024, Nova Southeastern University received $28.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $18.6M from state grants and contracts, and $1.73M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$354M

2024 Salaries

4.81%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Nova Southeastern University paid a median of $354M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($797M) and a 4.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.72% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$39.9M

Instructional Salaries

340

Number of Employees

In 2024, Nova Southeastern University paid a total of $39.9M to 340 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nova Southeastern University were Business and Financial Operations with 479 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 376 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 320 employees.

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