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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$58,153

Acceptance Rate

73%

Graduation Rate

63%

Annual Tuition

$37,080

At a Glance

Total Students

7,171

Retention Rate

76%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

44%

Median Debt

$24,250

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Nova Southeastern University is a private, non-profit institution in Fort Lauderdale with 7,171 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 72.7% and a graduation rate of 63.4%. The retention rate is 76.4%. The in-state tuition is $37,080, and 43.9% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $66,811. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $58,153, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $59,209. The median debt for students is $24,250.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$67k

1 YEAR

$58k

5 YEARS

$59k

10 YEARS

Top 17% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Nova Southeastern University alumni earn a median salary of $66,811. However, median earnings decline to $58,153 five years after graduation. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases slightly to $59,209. The median debt for students is $24,250, and 43.9% of students receive financial aid.

Nova Southeastern University has a 72.7% acceptance rate, a 63.4% graduation rate, and a 76.4% retention rate. The in-state tuition is $37,080. The data indicates that while graduates initially earn a relatively high salary, their earnings decrease in the following years.

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Campus Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004

Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nova Southeastern University has an acceptance rate of 72.7%.