Nova Southeastern acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
Nova Southeastern University · Private nonprofit · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 7,219 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
Nova Southeastern admitted 72.7% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 57.5% in 2013. Tuition and fees are $40,360 for every student in 2025-26.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 57.5% | 4,328 | 2,487 |
| 2014 | 48.8% | 4,364 | 2,130 |
| 2015 | 59.2% | 4,333 | 2,567 |
| 2016 | 52.5% | 6,532 | 3,432 |
| 2017 | 58.2% | 7,779 | 4,525 |
| 2018 | 78.5% | 8,946 | 7,026 |
| 2019 | 80.1% | 11,058 | 8,857 |
| 2020 | 92.5% | 11,324 | 10,470 |
| 2021 | 92.5% | 11,749 | 10,868 |
| 2022 | 75.8% | 16,789 | 12,726 |
| 2023 | 72.7% | 17,621 | 12,805 |
Applications went from 4,328 in fall 2013 to 17,621 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $23,910 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $23,925 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,537 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $30,660 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,773 |
| Tuition and fees, all students (2025-26) | $40,360 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $55,277 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $27,714 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 45% submitted the SAT, 15% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar private colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Tech FL | 62.5% | $46,669 same for all |
| University of Tampa FL | 40.9% | $35,744 same for all |
| University of Miami FL | 18.5% | $65,430 same for all |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Nova Southeastern University had 17,621 applicants in fall 2023 and offered admission to 72.7%.1 The rate was 57.5% in 2013 and is now 15.2 percentage points higher, though it was 92.5% in both 2020 and 2021.1 Declines occurred in 4 of the 10 yearly comparisons.1 The applicant count grew 307% from 4,328, and admitted students grew 415%, from 2,487 to 12,805.1
Scores are optional. Students who reported them had a middle 50% of 540 to 660 on SAT reading and writing, 510 to 650 on SAT math, and 21 to 28 on the ACT.1
A single tuition and fees price of $40,360 applies in 2025-26, set against a $31,360 median for 41 private colleges in Florida.2 Net price varies modestly by income: $23,910 for families at $0 to $30,000, $25,537 at $48,001 to $75,000, and $33,773 above $110,000.2
62% of the 2019 entrants graduated within 6 years, compared with a 58% median across 65 Florida colleges.2 Retention was 76%, and 40% of undergraduates used Pell grants.2 Graduates reach median earnings of $66,144 by 10 years after entry, and borrowers hold a median of $21,103 in federal debt.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 17,621 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 12,805 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 2,029 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 7,219 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 540 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 660 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 510 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 650 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 21 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 28 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 45% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 15% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, all students | $40,360 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $55,277 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $27,714 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $23,910 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $23,925 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,537 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $30,660 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $33,773 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PRIV, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 62% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 76% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 40% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $66,144 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $21,103 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median tuition and fees, private nonprofit colleges, Florida (N = 41) | $31,360 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, private nonprofit bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Florida (N = 65) | 58% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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