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Nova Southeastern University

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About Nova Southeastern University

institution type
Type of Institution
4 yr
Private not-for-profit
institution tuition
Tuition Range
$15,001-$25K
student to faculty ratio
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1
financial aid percent
Financial Aid Percent
91%
graduate rate
Graduation Rate
58%
accreditation status
Accreditation Status
Accredited

Tuition

Range shown below is based on In-state tuition and does not include any external costs such as housing, books, etc.

Estimate Tuition Range
$$$$.................................. $0 - $15,000
$$$$.................................. $15,001 - $25,000
$$$$.................................. $25,001 - $35,000
$$$$.................................. $35,001 or above

Financial Aid Percent

Includes students receiving Federal work study aid as well as aid from pell grants,federal grants, scholarships, and other sources of financial aid.

About Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University is a private, not-for-profit, selective and accredited university. Founded by entrepreneurs in 1964, NSU was originally designed as an “MIT of the South, with a twist”.

Today, with a main campus in Fort Lauderdale, NSU has branches in Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa, Florida, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico. Moreover, with an Internet connection students can access some of NSU’s great program options online – from wherever they are.

Prospective graduate students can explore over 80 masters and doctoral programs. These span the fields of education, business, psychology, computer sciences, marine biology, criminal justice and health care. Or, for those who seek a professional degree, NSU offers programs in law, medicine, clinical psychology, dental medicine, optometry, pharmacy, audiology, physical therapy, and more.

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Mission, Vision and Values

NSU strives to produce alumni who serve with integrity in their lives, fields of study and careers. Their mission is to offer a diverse range of innovative academic programs that complement on-campus educational opportunities with accessible online programs to foster seven core values. These are Academic Excellence, Student-Centered, Integrity, Innovation, Opportunity, Scholarship/Research and Diversity.

Nova Southeastern University Degree Programs

Admissions

Graduate and professional students can apply to specific graduate degree programs through an online application. Each of NSU’s 16 colleges may have their own requirements and deadlines

General Information

  • Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
  • Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit for life experiences, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
  • Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
  • Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Start Dates

NSU runs on a semester schedule. Students may begin classes in the Fall, Winter or Summer. Individual start dates vary by program.

Faculty

Based on Fall 2015 data, NSU had 923 full-time and 885 part-time faculty members as well as 7 graduate assistants. i Per the University, in 2015, 85% of full-time faculty held the highest academic degrees in their fields.

Student Services

Enrollment, Attendance, Graduation

Based on Fall 2015 data, there were 18,595 graduate students enrolled at Nova Southeasterni

  • 47% part-time, 53% full-time graduate students i
  • 46% enrolled only in distance education, 8% enrolled in some distance education, 46% not enrolled in distance education i
  • 3520+ masters degrees, 1800+ doctorate degrees and 350+ graduate certificates were awarded 2015-2016 i

Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation

Nova Southeastern University has a total graduate enrollment of 14910
Graduate attendance rate of 39% part-time and 61% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Nova Southeastern University awarded: 1108 bachelor's degrees, 2966 master's degrees, 136 post-master's certificates, 1153 doctor's degrees - professional practice, 682 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Financial aid may be available for qualified students. Also, each year Nova Southeastern University offers scholarship opportunities to graduate and first professional students.


Campus Locations

  • Nova Southeastern University: Online
  • Fort Lauderdale FL 33314 3301 College Avenue
    Nova Southeastern University: Fort Lauderdale, FL
    3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314
  • Orlando FL 32839 4850 Millenia Boulevard
    Nova Southeastern University: Orlando, FL
    4850 Millenia Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32839
  • North Miami Beach FL 33162 1750 Northeast 167th Street
    Nova Southeastern University: North Miami Beach, FL
    1750 Northeast 167th Street, North Miami Beach, FL, 33162
  • Miami FL 33183 8585 SW 124th Avenue
    Nova Southeastern University: Miami, FL
    8585 SW 124th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33183
  • Dania Beach FL 33004  8000 North Ocean Drive
    Nova Southeastern University: Dania Beach, FL
     8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL, 33004
  • Tampa FL 33619 3632 Queen Palm Drive
    Nova Southeastern University: Tampa, FL
    3632 Queen Palm Drive, Tampa, FL, 33619
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