More selective than 35% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Nova Southeastern University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Nova Southeastern University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Nova Southeastern University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 650 |
| SAT math | 500 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Nova Southeastern University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 530–650 | 500–650 | 19–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 540–660 | 510–650 | 21–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Nova Southeastern University compared with other Florida colleges?
Nova Southeastern University has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Ringling College of Art and Design | 70% | 72% | $57,742 |
| 28 | Florida College | 70% | 54% | $23,931 |
| 29 | Stetson University | 72% | 62% | $19,372 |
| 30 | New College of Florida | 73% | 67% | $7,195 |
| 31 | Nova Southeastern University | 73% | 63% | $30,371 |
| 32 | Lynn University | 73% | 52% | $44,089 |
| 33 | Albizu University-Miami | 76% | 40% | $19,849 |
| 34 | Eckerd College | 76% | 66% | $38,071 |
| 35 | Barry University | 77% | 38% | $22,613 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at Nova Southeastern University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Nova Southeastern University admissions questions
What is the Nova Southeastern University acceptance rate?
Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,805 of 17,621 applicants were admitted.
Does Nova Southeastern University require the SAT or ACT?
Nova Southeastern University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Nova Southeastern University?
The middle 50% of Nova Southeastern University first-year students scored 1030–1300 on the SAT and 19–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Nova Southeastern University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,029 of 12,805).
Is Nova Southeastern University getting harder to get into?
Nova Southeastern University accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Nova Southeastern University overview