Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.94
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Nova Southeastern University is a private research university founded in 1964, with its main campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It comprises 12 colleges and offers more than 130 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral or professional degree programs, including programs in health sciences, law, business, medicine, dentistry, optometry, education, and nursing.
- Rankings
#155 (THE US)▼
National rank
Ranked #155 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #270 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #953 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1001 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1616 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$37,080▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $59,676
Room & Board: $15,950
Books & Supplies: $2,128
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,120
Pell Grant Recipients: 38%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$37,080▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $59,676
Room & Board: $15,950
Books & Supplies: $2,128
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,120
Pell Grant Recipients: 38%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.30 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1050–1310▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1050–1310
SAT ERW: 540–660
SAT Math: 510–650
ACT Composite: 21–28
- Admit Rate
- 73%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.94
- Total Enrollment
- 20,877
- Undergrad
- 7,219
- Graduate
- 13,658
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Official Portal
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3300 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33328-2004
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