Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Nova Southeastern University is 75.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.54%. 4,969 men and 11,715 women applied to Nova Southeastern and 3,584 men and 9,058 women students were accepted.
Among them, 585 men and 1,388 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Nova Southeastern.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 16,789 | 4,969 | 11,715 | 0 | 105 |
| Admitted | 12,726 | 3,584 | 9,058 | 0 | 84 |
| Enrolled | 1,978 | 585 | 1,388 | 0 | 5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.80% | 72.13% | 77.32% | - | 80.00% |
| Yield | 15.54% | 16.32% | 15.32% | - | 5.95% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 945 students (48% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 377 students (19%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Nova Southeastern.
The median SAT score is 1,170 with 600 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Nova Southeastern. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Nova Southeastern University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1040 | 1170 | 1310 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,978 first-year students enrolled in Nova Southeastern. The proportion of full-time students is 99.09% and part-time students is 0.91%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 29.58% and women students is 70.17%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Nova Southeastern.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,978 | 585 | 1,388 | 0 | 5 |
| Full-time | 1,960 | 580 | 1,377 | 0 | 3 |
| Part-time | 18 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Nova Southeastern. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Nova Southeastern University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Nova Southeastern University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Nova Southeastern.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.undergrad.nova.edu/admissions |
| Calendar System | Trimester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |