Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private Non-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$58,153
Acceptance Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
63%
Annual Tuition
$37,080
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $59,209 ten years after entry — 9% above the national median. Acceptance rate 72.7%, average SAT score 1157, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,157
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
530–650
SAT Math (middle 50%)
500–650
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–28
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
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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