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How to Get Into Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Nova Southeastern University Admissions Statistics

73%
Acceptance Rate
530-650
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
500-650
SAT Math (mid 50%)
19-28
ACT (mid 50%)
7,240
Undergrads
63%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Nova Southeastern University

The bar here is clear

Nova Southeastern University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1030-1300 combined SAT or 19-28 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Scores are required here, so plan your testing calendar early enough to retake once.

Use the Early Decision round deliberately

Nova Southeastern University offers Early Decision, which is binding. The early bump is real but overstated (hooked applicants cluster early and inflate it). Spend ED once, on the school where it actually moves you a tier, and only if the money works without comparing aid offers. If that school is Nova Southeastern University, the deadline table below is your calendar.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Nova Southeastern University fits.

Nova Southeastern University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
Early Decision (ED) November 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) February 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Required
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Nova Southeastern University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $56,692
Tuition & fees $38,700
Room & board (on campus) $16,840
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $30,371

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $26,603
$30-48k $27,048
$48-75k $29,953
$75-110k $34,277
$110k+ $35,443
36%
Students receiving Pell Grants
45%
Students taking federal loans
76%
Freshman retention rate
16:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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