Nova Southeastern University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Nova Southeastern University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 20,950 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1964 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At Nova Southeastern University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
152
Nova Southeastern University implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and has 152 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Education, Psychology, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Nova Southeastern University is fair at 78% (above Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Nova Southeastern University is average: 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Nova Southeastern University is decent, 17:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - $34,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Nova Southeastern University not covered by tuition are about $1,800; which makes it a total of $36,300 per year.

Read the details about Nova Southeastern University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to government data, 16,789 applications were submitted and 12,726 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Nova Southeastern University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,300
High
Nova Southeastern University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Nova Southeastern University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Nova Southeastern University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is high: around $11,300 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Nova Southeastern University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Nova Southeastern University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Nova Southeastern University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33314-7796, USA
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