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Nova Southeastern University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1040 to 1290

ACT Range19 to 28

Average GPA3.94

Acceptance Rate73.2%

Nova Southeastern admits a broad share of applicants, but the 3.94 average GPA shows enrolled students are still academically strong. With test-optional admissions, a SAT score near or above 1290 is worth sending; below the middle range, your coursework and grades should carry more weight.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Nova Southeastern University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Nova Southeastern University enrolls about 7,307 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Nova Southeastern has a 76% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 63%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Undergrad Enrollment7,307

Freshman Retention76%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation Rate63%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Nova Southeastern University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Offered

Early Decision

Offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to test-optional Nova Southeastern, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so you can use summer and fall for retakes and potential superscoring. For the earliest ED or EA deadline, an October SAT or ACT is usually the last retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Nova Southeastern is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $38,700. About 57% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $19,379; submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$38,700

Room and Board$16,840

Average Merit Award$19,379

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid57%

Average Aid Package$41,028

Average Debt at Grad$30,401

Nova Southeastern’s listed cost of attendance is about $55,540, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 57% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $41,028. Merit awards average $19,379, which can substantially reduce the billed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,401.