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$38,700
per year
In-State Tuition
76%
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Nova Southeastern University is an educational institution in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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35 of 35 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
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Law & Criminal Justice
Real Estate & Construction
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
NSU offers a Dean's Scholarship of up to $22,000 at admission, a Provost Award of up to $2,000 for high SAT scores, and competitive Presidential and Razor's Edge awards.
For students entering Fall 2026
Provost Award (SAT 1200-1399)
Automatic$1,000 per year
Renewable: 3.0 minimum GPA and at least 24 credits across fall and winter; up to four years
Awarded during the admission process; no separate application listed
Up to $1,000 a year for an SAT of 1200 to 1399; a 1400+ SAT earns the larger award instead. Tuition only. Full-time main-campus students; health profession programs are not eligible. No ACT equivalent is published.
Provost Award (SAT 1400+)
Automatic$2,000 per year
Renewable: 3.0 minimum GPA and at least 24 credits across fall and winter; up to four years
Awarded during the admission process; no separate application listed
Up to $2,000 a year for an SAT of 1400 or higher. Tuition only. Full-time main-campus students; health profession programs are not eligible. No ACT equivalent is published.
Dean's Scholarship (Freshman Dean's Award)
CompetitiveUp to $22,000 (tuition only); the page does not state a period. Amounts vary.
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 2.2 minimum GPA and at least 24 credits across fall and winter; up to four years
Considered at the time of admission
Awarded at admission; NSU does not publish the GPA or test score needed. Full-time students at the main campus; health profession programs are not eligible.
Presidential Scholarship
CompetitiveUp to full tuition, counting all institutional and federal/state scholarships and grants (excluding Pell)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment (12 credits fall and winter); up to four years
By invitation to interview at a Shark Preview weekend; submit the FAFSA (and Florida state aid application if in-state) before April 15 and accept by May 1
Invitation-only award for top first-time freshmen. Amount depends on your total aid package.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$26,603
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$59,209
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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