Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private
Nova Southeastern University admitted 73% of 17,621 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1050–1310 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Nova Southeastern University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Nova Southeastern University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Nova Southeastern University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,676 a year. After grants, students paid $32,756 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Nova Southeastern University’s acceptance rate?
Nova Southeastern University admitted 73% of applicants: 12,805 of 17,621 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Nova Southeastern University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Nova Southeastern University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1050 to 1310, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Nova Southeastern University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Nova Southeastern University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Nova Southeastern University have supplemental essays?
No. Nova Southeastern University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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