Type
Private university
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Acceptance rate
93%
Undergrad enrollment
4,862
Nova Southeastern University is a private, doctoral-professional research university in Davie, just west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It enrolls about 4,800 undergraduates alongside a much larger graduate student body in programs ranging from osteopathic medicine and law to business and education.
For 2026–27, NSU's published tuition runs about $36,000, and the total cost of attendance with on-campus housing and a meal plan reaches roughly $54,000. NSU stacks Florida Bright Futures, the federal Pell Grant, and NSU merit and need-based aid, which can substantially reduce the published cost for Florida residents who qualify.
Out-of-state and international students pay the same published tuition rate and rely on NSU institutional aid and federal loans. The average grant aid for first-year students who receive aid is over $15,000, and the average net price for Florida residents with family income under $48,000 is below $25,000 per year.
Tuition & fees
$38,430
Total cost of attendance
$66,000
Tuition + housing + food + transport + other
Net price (after avg aid)
$44,000
After $22,000 average grant aid
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $38,430 |
| Housing | $16,010 |
| Food and meal plan | $5,870 |
| Transportation | $1,240 |
| Books and other | $4,450 |
| Total annual cost | $66,000 |
Nova Southeastern University meets 100% of demonstrated need for U.S. students; need-aware for internationals.
NSU Need-Based Grant
Typical award: $15,000 / yr
NSU Merit Scholarship
Typical award: $12,000 / yr
Federal Pell Grant
Typical award: $7,395 / yr
Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DoctoralDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine — MD program at the Tampa campus.
Program pagePharmacy (PharmD)
DoctoralNSU College of Pharmacy — 4-year professional doctorate with hospital placement.
Program pageOptometry (OD)
DoctoralNSU College of Optometry — 4-year professional doctorate with strong residency placement.
Program pageNursing (BSN)
Bachelor'sRon and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing with direct-admit BSN and state licensure prep.
Program pageLaw (JD)
DoctoralShepard Broad College of Law — bar prep with strong Florida placement.
Program pageBusiness Administration (BBA)
Bachelor'sH. Wayne Huizenga College of Business with concentrations in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Program page
Regular decision deadline
Rolling (priority: June 1 for Fall)
GPA (middle 50%)
3.0 – 3.8 weighted (test-optional)
Test policy
Test-optional
“NSU's pre-med advising is hands-on. I had a research position in a biology lab by junior year and an MD acceptance from NSU's own medical school.”
Senior, Biology (Pre-Med)
“I picked NSU over FAU for the smaller cohort. My clinical placements are at Broward Health and I had a job offer before senior year.”
Junior, Nursing
“I'm in the Huizenga College and the small class sizes mean I know every professor. I commute from Miami and the campus is easy to get to.”
Sophomore, Business
6-year grad rate
59%
Median starting salary
$52,400
10-year ROI (net)
$142,000
Top-paying majors
- Nursing (BSN)$78,400
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine$218,000
- Pharmacy (PharmD)$124,000
- Optometry (OD)$142,000
- Computer Science$72,400
Where grads go: Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare, Citrus Health Network, Baptist Health South Florida, Cleveland Clinic.
| School | Tuition | Type | Why compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Southeastern University | $38,430 | Private | You are here |
| Florida Atlantic University | Open the calculator | — | South Florida public alternative at a lower in-state price point. |
| Barry University | Open the calculator | — | Nearby South Florida private with similar mission and aid structure. |
| Florida International University | Open the calculator | — | Large South Florida public; NSU is the private alternative. |
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Nova Southeastern University operates across multiple campuses and program modalities. Each entry below has its own published cost of attendance.
Campus · Tampa, FL
NSU Tampa Regional Campus
Graduate and professional campus in Tampa. Hosts NSU's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, the Shepard Broad College of Law, and select graduate business and education programs.
Est. tuition $33,500 · Total COA $55,500
Program
NSU Online Programs
Fully online undergraduate and graduate programs. Online tuition is set at a flat per-credit-hour rate regardless of residency, with no out-of-state surcharge.
Est. tuition $16,500 · Total COA $18,300
Official
NSU Undergraduate Admissions
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Financial aid
NSU Office of Student Financial Aid
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Calculator
NSU Net Price Calculator
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Official
NSU Tuition & Fees Schedule
Official tuition and fee tables for undergraduate, graduate, and Health Professions Division programs.
Scholarship
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
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Financial aid
FAFSA on the Web
Required for federal grants, work-study, federal loans, and NSU institutional aid eligibility.
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