| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
4,641 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
3,194 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
1,447 |
| Total graduate students: |
18,595 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
9,892 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
8,703 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
25 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
34% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 14.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 14.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 23.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 35.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 6.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 8.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 17.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 31.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 31.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
314 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Population of city/town: |
172,389 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Fort Lauderdale, North Miami Beach, and Dania Beach, FL. |
| Nearest major city: |
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Population of nearest major city: |
172,389 |
| Online campus map: |
www.nova.edu/locations/
maps |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (73%)
- single-student apartments (25%)
- married-student apartments (1%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
62% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
23% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
77% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Drug and computer ethics policies. Tobacco prohibited. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
3000 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Health professions museum, pre-school, university school (K-12), Institute for Early Childhood Studies, hall of fame, neuro immune medicine clinic, sales institute, nursing simulation labs, Center for Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Science, Dryland Training Area; performing arts, oceanographic, law, student educational, and family village centers. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career fairs, employer networking opportunities. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, ; other services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
6 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
8% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
6 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
7% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Current |
| Number of honor societies: |
5 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
107 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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ABLAZE, Catholic Life, Everynation Campus Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, International Muslim Association, Orthodox Christian Fellowship
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| Minority student organizations: |
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NISA, Black and multicultural student unions |
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| International student organizations: |
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Circle K International, UNICEF Club; Caribbean, Haitian, Indian, International Muslim, Latin American, and Pakistani associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Dance Marathon, Maasti Dance Team, Best Buddies, Community Action Using Student Empowerment, Make a Meal, Leaders Recognizing Leaders Inc., Locks for Cause, Relay For Life, Social Awareness Student Action, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Athletic Training Student Organization, Society of Professional Journalists, FINATICS, FitWell Fitness and Wellness Organization, Nomatics, Infinite Motion, The Riff Tides, Cozy Corners, MAKO Crew, Power Rangers, Rotaract, Sherman Library Student Advisory Board, SISTUHS, Inc., Inter-Fraternity Council, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, University Chapter, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council, Unified Greek Council, Student Chapter for the National Association of Environmental Professions, Veterans Association, Exercise Science Student's Organization, Medicine Education and Development for Low Income, Families Everywhere (MEDLIFE), HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Society of Anime Gaming and Entertainment, American Association of University Women, Commuter Student Organization, Gay-Straight Alliance, Kaleidoscopic Kurls, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Scuba Crew, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Development Group; pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-optometry, and pre-physician assistant societies; business of sports, pre-osteopathic medical, residential, economics/finance, computing machinery, multicultural pre-health, and Latino professionals in finance and accounting student associations; accounting, chemistry, criminal justice, psychology, operation smile, finance, pre-veterinary, nature, match makers tennis, martial arts, public health and outreach, players, table tennis, boxing, fishing, finance, and neuroscience clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Michael Mominey,
Athletic Director |
| School mascot: |
Sharks |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Sunshine State Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's diving | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's crew | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's diving | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | yes | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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arena, recreation center; baseball, soccer, and softball complex |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, flag football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball, water polo |
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| Club sports for men: |
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boxing, martial arts, rugby, scuba diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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dance, martial arts, scuba diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Fort Lauderdale, FL (12 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Miami, FL (25 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Fort Lauderdale, FL (8 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Fort Lauderdale, FL (10 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
33% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
26% within one year of graduation, 49% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University. |
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