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The main campus of Nova Southeastern is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Nova Southeastern offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medicine and education and teaching.
Nova Southeastern does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Nova Southeastern offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Nova Southeastern had 26,335 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at the school belong to the Sunshine State Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796
General Phone: (954) 262-7300
Admissions Phone: (954) 262-8000
Financial Aid Phone: (954) 262-3380
http://www.nova.edu
Nova Southeastern awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 3,202 | educational administration, teacher ed, elementary school teaching, educational supervision, reading teaching, special ed, school counseling, gifted and talended education, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,411 | business management, business, MIS, human resources, accounting, international business, finance, taxation |
| Medicine | 656 | osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, health professions, public health, psychopharmacology, advanced general dentistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 488 | psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Law | 330 | law, legal assistant, legal professions, pre-law |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 243 | physician assistant, speech pathology, audiology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 175 | computer and info science, computer support, computer science, information science |
| Science | 139 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, marine biology, vision science, oceanography |
| Liberal Arts | 114 | general studies, peace and conflict resolution, English, social studies, humanities |
| Family And Social Work | 94 | child development, public administration, human development and family studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 70 | sports and fitness management, occupational therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | nursing administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | health care facilities management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Nova Southeastern in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3,799 | 57 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,173 | 23 |
| First-professional degree | 852 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 777 | 23 |
| Post-master's certificate | 453 | 19 |
| First-professional certificate | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Nova Southeastern had a total enrollment of 26,335 students (17,841 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 21% |
| Graduate | 66% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 77% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| New York | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Nova Southeastern offers campus housing for 584 of its 17,841 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Lauderdale, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,429 | 1,315 | 54% | 457 | 35% |
| Men | 711 | 400 | 56% | 157 | 39% |
| Women | 1,718 | 915 | 53% | 300 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (954) 262-8000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,800 |
| Room and board | $ 6,520 |
| Room charge | $ 4,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,340 |
Financial Aid:
Nova Southeastern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (954) 262-3380
Nova Southeastern has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 63 | $98,085 | 19 | $96,271 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 71 | $77,818 | 54 | $76,519 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 93 | $73,474 | 94 | $74,462 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $51,696 | 20 | $52,788 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 237 | $80,509 | 188 | $74,826 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $105,918 | 18 | $97,055 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $58,967 | 11 | $79,637 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $50,311 | 11 | $56,674 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $48,168 | 3 | $43,606 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $74,022 | 43 | $78,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 83 | 146 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Track | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 69 | 91 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Urban Education and Leadership
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Social Sciences, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Optometry (OD)
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Psychopharmacology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nova Southeastern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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