C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Nova Southeastern University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328
🌐 www.nova.edu/
Nova Southeastern University — acceptance rate 73%, tuition $35,880
Nova Southeastern University — acceptance rate 73%, tuition $35,880
Nova Southeastern University campus, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University campus, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Photo: Butnotthehippo at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B+
76/100
Prestige
C+
50/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

20,877
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Nova Southeastern University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,209
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$58,153
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
63.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,157
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
35.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Nova Southeastern University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences—$122,809+98%#1 of 64#1—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,224$88,004-1%#424 of 966#278$26,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$74,202$83,250+18%#58 of 253#42$30,375
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences—$82,727+35%#9 of 156#5—
Accounting and Related Services—$73,874-3%#381 of 796#307—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$71,972+30%#19 of 660#9—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,156$67,851-1%#453 of 1176#317$25,475
Finance and Financial Management Services$37,143$66,302-20%#387 of 452#351$23,000
Biology$23,110$57,249+0%#446 of 841#308$21,138
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$23,136$55,487+2%#237 of 610#179$23,250
Psychology$24,711$50,563+-0%#486 of 1027#280$19,500
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$31,114$45,287-7%#48 of 62#30$20,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,890————$30,014
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$22,098—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Nova Southeastern University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $629,062
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,838/mo — vs ~$1,389/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33322 (7.3% cap, Sunrise)

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🏆 Where Nova Southeastern University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
of 1 schools
🥉
Anesthesiologist Assistant
of 4 schools
#6
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
of 36 schools
#6
Optometry
of 22 schools
#11
Clinical Psychology
of 62 schools
#15
Pharmaceutical Sciences
of 27 schools
#16
Counseling Psychology
of 100 schools
#21
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $35,880 $35,880
Room $12,500
Board $3,450
Total Cost (On-Campus) $59,676 $59,676

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

20,877
Total Students
72%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Hispanic 32%
Black 17%
Asian 10%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Nova Southeastern University?
Nova Southeastern University has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Nova Southeastern University?
Tuition at Nova Southeastern University is $35,880 for in-state students and $35,880 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Nova Southeastern University?
The graduation rate at Nova Southeastern University is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Nova Southeastern University a good school?
Nova Southeastern University has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Nova Southeastern University?
Nova Southeastern University has a total enrollment of 20,877 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology