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Summary
Nova Southeastern University is a private institution that was founded in 1964. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,397, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a trimester-based academic calendar. Nova Southeastern University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $24,500 (2012-13).
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NSU acknowledges and supports its student population's diversity. Whether a recent high school graduate or working/professional adult, NSU provides its students with a rich variety of degree programs that are neither time nor place bound. Through innovative use of technology and creative classroom formats, we provide students with flexible, alternative learning contexts. NSU's Dual Admission program allows highly qualified students to apply for graduate or professional school when they apply for undergraduate admission. Our Dual Admission opportunities include law, dispute resolution, psychology, marine sciences, osteopathic medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, dental medicine, or speech-language pathology. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | trimester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $64,453,000 |
Applying
When applying to Nova Southeastern University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Nova Southeastern University is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 57.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 57.7% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Nova Southeastern University is 20:1, and the school has 74.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Nova Southeastern University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 68.8 percent.
Student Life
Nova Southeastern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,397, with a gender distribution of 28.7 percent male students and 71.3 percent female students. At this school, 15.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 85.0 percent of students live off campus. Nova Southeastern University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 28,457 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Nova Southeastern University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Nova Southeastern University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Nova Southeastern University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At Nova Southeastern University, 77.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $11,173.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $24,500 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,516 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
