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Private nonprofit

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Nova Southeastern University

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Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1964[1]. It has about 7,240 undergraduates[7].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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62years of history[1]
  1. 1964Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePrivate nonprofit
SettingSuburb
Undergraduates7,240[7]
From abroad7.1%[7]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at Nova Southeastern University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].

$40,500[2]A year in tuition and fees

The school does not publish a fixed total that includes housing and food, so only tuition and fees are listed. The real total can be much higher.

Where the money goes

Non-resident$40,500[2]in tuition and fees
Non-resident
Tuition and fees$40,500[2]
Housing and food$19,004[2]
Books and supplies$2,376[2]
Health insurance and other$2,674[2]

Help paying, for students from abroad

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Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[7]
Room and board, on campus$16,840[7]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$18,018[7]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$56,692[7]
Tuition$38,700[7]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

IELTS 6[3]or Duolingo 105
SAT required[4]send it with your application
November 1[5]Early Decision and Early Action deadline

SAT, ACT or CLT required for undergraduate applicants starting Fall 2026; scores are self-reported on the application and official scores are required on enrollment. Not the sole factor.

The page says: “will reinstate its standardized exam (SAT/ACT) requirements”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
  1. Early Decision and Early ActionNovember 1[5]
  2. Regular DecisionFebruary 1[5]
  3. Premier ProgramsFebruary 1[5]

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[6]
$50 application fee[6]
Application through the NSU Application or Common App[6]
Original or certified copies of home-country secondary or postsecondary credentials[6]
Results of external curriculum exams (CXC, A-level, IGCSE, WAEC), if applicable[6]
Certified English translations alongside originals[6]
NACES-evaluated transcript for prior university coursework[6]
Proof of English proficiency, unless exempt[6]
SAT, ACT or CLT scores[6]
Common App applicants: School Report from the counselor[6]
English scoreIELTS 6 or Duolingo 105[3]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
4[3]out of 6
IELTS
6[3]out of 9
Duolingo
105[3]out of 160
PTE Academic
54[3]out of 90

Stated as a minimum[3]

Also Cambridge B2 First/C1/C2, iTEP Academic 3.9, TALK English Level 4, ELS 112.

Waiver or exemption: Citizens of English-speaking countries or English-medium schools; US high school grad; English Comp I with C; SAT verbal 520+/ACT English 20+; CLT 42+.

SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1030 to 1300[7]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
19 to 28[7]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

73%[7]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
From the school’s admissions page · Oct 14, 2026Open the admissions page ↗

Living in Fort Lauderdale

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Clubs, sports and activities

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