Nova Southeastern University, FL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Nova Southeastern University Rankings
Affordability41
Selectivity48
Retention47
Graduation3
Earnings56
Diversity92
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Nova Southeastern University
79%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
18%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences25%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education2%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs41%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Nova Southeastern University
79%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Nova Southeastern University
$31K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$47K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Nova Southeastern University
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
48%
Repayment Rate
$246
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 47% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 40% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 48% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 51% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 54% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Nova Southeastern University
79%
Retention Rate
37%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 39% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 74% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 46% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 48% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 51% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Nova Southeastern University
90%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$64K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $64K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $89K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Nova Southeastern University
4,856
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
15,531
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 71% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 29% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 28% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 56% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Nova Southeastern University, FL
William T McFatter Technical College
1 miles, NE
Aveda Institute-South Florida
1 miles, SW
ASM Beauty World Academy
3 miles, SE
Florida Barber Academy
4 miles, NE