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Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

Toll-free telephone: (800) 541-6682
Fax number: (954) 262-3800
Website: www.nova.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Mensima Biney,
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Contacting the office: 954 262-8000
800 338-4723, extension 8000 (toll free)
954 262-3811 (fax)
admissions@nova.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum 3.0 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1000 (composite ACT score of 22) recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
Dates test scores should be received: July 15 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Math: 3 recommended
Science: 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 recommended
Total: 13 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of performing arts grant applicants. Current/active United States R.N. license required of R.N.-B.S.N. applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.91
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 51%
Average SAT I: 551 verbal, 557 math
Average ACT: 25 English, 25 math, 25 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 29
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 73%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 58%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,333
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,567 (59%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 427 (17%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 34%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $500, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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