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IPEDS ID: 136215
OPE ID: 00150900
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Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796
General information:  (954) 262-7300
Website:  www.nova.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
First-professional degree
First-professional certificate
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  28,378 (5,757 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  23 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.nova.edu/cwis/admissions.html
Financial Aidwww.nova.edu/cwis/finaid/index.html
Apply Onlinewww.nova.edu/apply
Mission Statement
  www.nova.edu/cwis/about-nsu/mission.html
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$20,350$19,450$18,650
Books and supplies$1,500$1,200$1,200
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$8,360$7,902$6,012
Other$2,773$4,698$5,310
Off Campus
Room and board$10,548$11,520$10,836
Other$4,833$4,698$5,310
Off Campus with Family
Other$4,833$4,698$5,310
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$32,983$33,250$31,172
Off Campus$37,231$36,868$35,996
Off Campus with Family$26,683$25,348$25,160
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition planX
  • Undergraduate students with employer Tuition Reimbursement programs through their company are allowed to defer their tuition cost until five weeks after the end of their classes. This plan is also available for select graduate programs.
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$15,836,374
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant1,843
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 96% Did not receive aid: 4%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 76% Federal: 35% Pell: 35% Other Federal: 29% State/Local: 69% (*) Institutional: 1%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $4,979 Federal: $4,370 Pell: $3,019 Other Federal: $1,619 State/Local: $3,289
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 57% Federal: 56% Non-federal: 9%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $7,793 Federal: $6,302 Non-federal: $10,686
  • (*) Average amounts are withheld to preserve the confidentiality of individuals.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
  • Due to less grants available, higher cost of living and the economic environment, more students attending Nova Southeastern University sought loans to finance their education.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment28,378
Undergraduate enrollment5,757
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,142
Graduate enrollment22,621
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 64% Part-time: 36%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 27% Female: 73%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 6% Black or African American: 26% Hispanic/Latino: 27% White: 30% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 7% Non-resident alien: 4%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 50% 25 and over: 50% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 61% Out-of-state: 19% Foreign countries: 4% Unknown: 16%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 44% Part-time: 56%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants3,4551,1152,340
Percent admitted45%47%44%
Percent admitted who enrolled33%32%33%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT32779%
ACT23156%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading460550
SAT Math450560
SAT Writing440530
ACT Composite1924
ACT English1923
ACT Math1824
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 65% Part-time students: 63%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 29 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 41% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 34% 6-year: 42% 8-year: 48%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 44% Female: 40%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 48% Black or African American: 38% Hispanic/Latino: 41% White: 45% (!)Race/ethnicity unknown: 32% (!)Non-resident alien: 36%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other--9--
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-131---
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography-427--
Vision Science/Physiological Optics-485--
Category total-18341--
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting-2873--
Business Administration and Management, General-23170145-
Business/Commerce, General-223---
Finance, General-21---
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General--57--
International Business/Trade/Commerce--506-
Management Information Systems, General--90--
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-12---
Organizational Behavior Studies--4--
Taxation--24--
Category total-51599951-
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric-15---
Category total-15---
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other--231323
Computer and Information Sciences, General-14423-
Computer and Information Systems Security--10--
Computer Science-2132-
Information Science/Studies---14-
Information Technology--2--
Category total-16903223
Education
Adult and Continuing Education Administration---9-
Art Teacher Education--10--
Bilingual and Multilingual Education--0--
Computer Teacher Education--3--
Curriculum and Instruction--64-20
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14-10--
Education, General-37043-
Education, Other-0-318
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities-8---
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented--175-165
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other--2--
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--450359251
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision--1-189
Educational/Instructional Media Design--20-0
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship--6--
Elementary Education and Teaching-11071-3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education--15-1
Health Teacher Education--011-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration---50-
International and Comparative Education--4--
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching-2---
Mathematics Teacher Education--60-5
Multicultural Education--2--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-9---
Reading Teacher Education--146-23
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist--16-1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education--13--
Secondary Education and Teaching-1---
Social Studies Teacher Education--23-1
Spanish Language Teacher Education--30--
Special Education and Teaching, General-1836-1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels--666--
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor--71-4
Technical Teacher Education--2131-
Urban Education and Leadership--2--
Category total141851,917506682
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General-9---
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other--3--
Category total-93--
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Child Development---57-
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other--2--
Category total--257-
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)----13
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other--2--
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences---20-
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)--3--
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)---92-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician-23---
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)----6
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-353555-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General-4---
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management--1--
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling--428-
Medical Informatics--3--
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)--5--
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)-155---
Occupational Therapy/Therapist--328-
Optometry (OD)---90-
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD)----2
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)----7
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)---207-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)----6
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)----5
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])---249-
Physical Therapy/Therapist--039-
Physician Assistant-0115--
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)----3
Public Health, Other--34--
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist--12116-
Category total-21739378442
History
History, General-4---
Category total-4---
Legal professions and studies
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)--23--
Law (LLB, JD)---253-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal-18---
Legal Professions and Studies, Other--0--
Pre-Law Studies-31---
Category total-4923253-
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
General Studies-28---
Humanities/Humanistic Studies-3---
Category total-31---
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Natural Sciences-1---
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution--2910-
Category total-12910-
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Science-7---
Natural Resources Management and Policy--4--
Category total-74--
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-204--
Category total-204--
Physical sciences
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical---1-
Category total---1-
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--8777-
Counseling Psychology--150--
Psychology, General-121---
Psychopharmacology--3--
School Psychology--101-20
Category total-1213417720
Public administration and social service professions
Public Administration--661-
Category total--661-
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies-1550--
Category total-1550--
Social sciences
Social Sciences, Other--16--
Category total--16--
Visual and performing arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General-2---
Category total-2---
Grand total141,3903,9781,772767
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division II (without football) MenWomen
All Track Combined2717
Baseball35–
Basketball1514
Golf108
Rowing–28
Soccer2525
Softball–14
Tennis–9
Volleyball–13
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 1/1/1971 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs6/7/1987 -  Accredited
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels7/31/2002 -  Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools1/1/1975 -  Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dentistry (DENT) - Programs leading to the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree; advanced dental education programs (general practice residency, advanced general dentistry, and specialty programs)1/29/1997 -  Accredited
Endodontics1/29/1997 -  Accredited
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics1/29/1997 -  Accredited
Periodontics1/29/1997 -  Accredited
Pediatric Dentistry7/24/1997 -  Accredited
Prosthodontics1/30/1998 -  Accredited
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)1/28/2000 -  Accredited
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)1/27/2005 -  Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs7/1/1995 -  Accredited
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programs4/25/1993 -  Accredited
American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
Osteopathic Medicine (OSTEO) - Programs leading to the D.O. degree(!)7/1/1983 -  Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Professional programs for the physical therapist10/30/1996 -  Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs10/30/1981 -  Accredited
Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs3/15/1983 -  Accredited
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs9/22/1987 -  Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology5/1/2003 -  Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels4/8/2006 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels4/8/2006 -  Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Community Health Education (CHE) and Community Health/Preventive Medicine (CHPM) - Graduate programs offered outside schools of public health6/10/2000 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program2/1/2004 - 6/30/2009Resigned
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession001
Drug law violations902
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations101
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible030
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery002
Aggravated assault221
Burglary3119
Motor vehicle theft514
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible030
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary220
Motor vehicle theft200
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,106
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,279
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate2.0%0.8%0.6%
Number in default15111558
Number in repayment7,31713,5529,079
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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