Nova Southeastern University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 530–650 reading and writing, 500–650 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–28 composite
  • Average net price: $32,756 a year (2022–23)
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Nova Southeastern University GPA requirements

Nova Southeastern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Nova Southeastern University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Nova Southeastern University acceptance rate

Nova Southeastern University admitted 13,006 of 17,765 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 7,311 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Nova Southeastern University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing530600650
SAT Math500560650
ACT Composite192328
ACT English192428
ACT Math172126
42% submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores, as Nova Southeastern University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1157 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Nova Southeastern University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Nova Southeastern University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Nova Southeastern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $32,756 a year at Nova Southeastern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at Nova Southeastern University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Nova Southeastern University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Nova Southeastern University?

A lot: Nova Southeastern University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Nova Southeastern University look for?

Nova Southeastern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Nova Southeastern University?

Nova Southeastern University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,006 of 17,765 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is it easy to get into Nova Southeastern University?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Nova Southeastern University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is Nova Southeastern University test optional?

Yes. Nova Southeastern University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 42% sent SAT scores and 16% sent ACT scores.

What are Nova Southeastern University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Nova Southeastern University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–650 in reading and writing and 500–650 in math; ACT composite 19–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does Nova Southeastern University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $32,756 a year at Nova Southeastern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Nova Southeastern University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Nova Southeastern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Nova Southeastern University look at legacy status?

Yes. Nova Southeastern University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Nova Southeastern University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Nova Southeastern UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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