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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Nova Southeastern admits about 7 in 10 applicants (73%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 57% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 49%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled11 of 100 · 2,030 students
Admitted, went elsewhere62 of 100 · 10,976
Not admitted27 of 100 · 4,759

The funnel

Applied
17,765
Admitted
13,006
Enrolled
2,030

$50 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 69%, women at 75%.

Women admitted75%
Men admitted69%
16%

Yield

16% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college16%
16%
← 5%higher than 33% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college73%
73%
← More selectivemore selective than 57% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Nova Southeastern reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 42% of first-years sent an SAT and 16% an ACT.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Nova Southeastern University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1165 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1030–1300median 1160
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing530–650median 600
400500600700800
Math500–650median 560
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

42%

submitted SAT

16%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1165
1165
← 900higher than 48% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)