Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is one of the sixty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in a suburb, in Fort Lauderdale.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 20,793 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 987 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 780 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Nova Southeastern University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,980, and fees were $950. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,980 and $950 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students20,793 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate79% |
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184 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2004 - 06/30/2009 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
58%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1080 to 1280 |
| ACT | 23 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $966/credit | |
| In State Students | $966/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $966/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,052/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,052/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,052/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $43,470 | $43,470 | $43,470 |
| ADN | 70 | $67,620 | $67,620 | $67,620 |
| BSN | 125 | $120,750 | $120,750 | $120,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $52,600 | $52,600 | $52,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Nova Southeastern University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $5,279 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $2,117 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $4,837 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $14,835 |
| Federal Student Loans | 50% | $5,868 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $15,778 |
$26,740
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$24,053 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$24,841 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$26,360 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$28,524 |
| Over $110,000$28,866 |
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Student Population
4,497
Undergrads
16,296
Graduates
14,559
Women
6,234
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
32% |
|
Hispanic |
27% |
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Black/African American |
19% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
