Nova Southeastern University
Private college · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 7,240 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1030–1300
ACT (middle 50%)
19–28
Average net price
$27,714
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$55,277
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Nova Southeastern University?
Nova Southeastern University accepts about 73 of every 100 applicants (73%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1030 and 1300 on the SAT. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1030, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–28.
The latest federal data says Nova Southeastern University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Nova Southeastern University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Nova Southeastern University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $55,277 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $27,714 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $40,360 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$40,360
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$40,360
- Room & board$17,668
- Total cost of attendance$55,277
- Average net price after grants$27,714
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Business.
Nova Southeastern University FAQ
- What is Nova Southeastern University's acceptance rate?
- 73% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Nova Southeastern University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1030–1300. Aim for 1300 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Nova Southeastern University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–28.
- Is Nova Southeastern University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Nova Southeastern University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Nova Southeastern University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Nova Southeastern University cost?
- About $55,277 a year before aid; $27,714 on average after grants.
- What is Nova Southeastern University's FAFSA school code?
- 001509. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Nova Southeastern University receives your information.
- What is Nova Southeastern University's graduation rate?
- 62% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College of FloridaSarasota, FL | 73% | 1060–1245 | $8,222 | 62% |
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