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Nova Southeastern University

#384 in US ranking Fort Lauderdale, FL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$55,277
Tuition & fees
$40,200
Avg. aid
$23,575
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
1030–1300
ACT range
19–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
63%
Median salary
$66,106
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Nova Southeastern University?

NSU's recurring campus events include Homecoming, Sharkapalooza, and CommunityFest. Each serves a different purpose: Homecoming brings together students and alumni around university activities, while Sharkapalooza introduces students to campus involvement and resources.

CommunityFest is a university-community gathering that gives campus groups a setting to connect with one another and with local participants. The form and schedule of these events can change from year to year. For a prospective student, they illustrate opportunities to engage with the institution outside classes, rather than a guarantee that every event will suit every schedule or NSU location.

What are the student housing and dining options at Nova Southeastern University?

NSU offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, on its main campus. Reported housing figures indicate that approximately 37% of students lived on campus. Housing availability should not be confused with guaranteed placement; students need to check eligibility, application timing, contract terms, and the options appropriate to their class year.

Residence options and meal-plan requirements can differ, so students should compare a room assignment and dining arrangement as a package rather than assuming every resident pays the same amount. Campus dining provides options for students who live on campus and those who commute. Off-campus housing is another choice in the Fort Lauderdale area, but it shifts responsibility for a lease, utilities, transportation, and meals to the student. Current residence and dining contracts provide the most precise terms for making that comparison.

Nova Southeastern University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

100

Nova Southeastern University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
16:1
Undergraduates living on campus
37%
Campus size
314 acres

Nova Southeastern University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Nova Southeastern University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Alvin Sherman Library

Number of libraries on campus

6

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Nova Southeastern University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Nova Southeastern University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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