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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 is the cost of studying for a year at Nova Southeastern University?

NSU is a private institution, and its reported 2024-25 undergraduate tuition does not differ by Florida residency. Full-time undergraduate tuition was $37,500, with $1,200 in required fees. The reported annual room-and-board figure was $17,668, and estimated books and supplies were $2,376. Adding those reported categories produces $58,744, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges can add to the total.

Published charges are not necessarily what a student pays after aid. In the reported aid figures, the average grant award to undergraduates was $23,575, while 45% of students had student loans. Average net price also varied by family income; for families earning $48,000 or less, the reported figure was $27,048. These averages do not determine an individual award. Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Florida aid, institutional scholarships, and qualifying military or veterans' education benefits. Completing the applicable financial-aid application and comparing NSU's individualized aid offer with its current cost-of-attendance budget is more useful than subtracting an average grant from a published tuition figure.

What are the work-study opportunities at Nova Southeastern University?

NSU students may pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including jobs for which Federal Work-Study funding is available to eligible students. A Federal Work-Study award is an opportunity to earn wages through qualifying work, not money automatically credited in full to a tuition bill. Ordinary student jobs do not require a work-study award, although hiring and available hours still depend on the position.

NSU's career services include individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruitment, and career fairs. These services can help students seek jobs and internships, but an internship is not required of every undergraduate and career support is not an employment guarantee. Students should distinguish a paid campus job from an academic internship: the latter may carry course credit or degree requirements that a job does not.

Nova Southeastern University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$40,200
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$40,200
Tuition
$39,000
Fees
$1,200
Room and board
$17,668
Books and supplies
$2,376

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$55,277
Tuition & fees
$40,200
Housing, food, books & other
$15,077

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $23,575 on average

Nova Southeastern University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$21,360
Off campus, not with family
$25,930
Off campus, with family
$7,912

Nova Southeastern University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$26,603
$30,001–48,000
$27,048
$48,001–75,000
$29,953
$75,001–110,000
$34,277
Over $110,000
$35,443

Nova Southeastern University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$12,700

Typical board charge for academic year

$4,968

Total dormitory capacity

2736

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Institution provides board or meal plan

Yes

Nova Southeastern University Tuition Plans

Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution

Yes

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

Nova Southeastern University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$23,575

All

$24,965

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

Nova Southeastern University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
36%
Students with federal loans
45%
Median debt at completion
$21,103

Nova Southeastern University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$18,182

Graduate average amount

$16,638

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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