Nova Southeastern University Acceptance Rate
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,621
- Admitted
- 12,805
- Yield
- 15.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Nova Southeastern University's acceptance rate has risen from 48.8% in 2014–15 to 72.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,364 to 17,621 (+304%) over that period.
Its 72.7% rate makes Nova Southeastern University more selective than about 57% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.3% for women vs 69.2% for men, a 5.1-point gap). Nova Southeastern University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,364 | 2,130 | 48.8% | 602 |
| 2015–16 | 4,333 | 2,567 | 59.2% | 657 |
| 2016–17 | 6,532 | 3,432 | 52.5% | 662 |
| 2017–18 | 7,779 | 4,525 | 58.2% | 987 |
| 2018–19 | 8,946 | 7,026 | 78.5% | 1,248 |
| 2019–20 | 11,058 | 8,857 | 80.1% | 1,527 |
| 2020–21 | 13,727 | 10,466 | 76.2% | 1,689 |
| 2021–22 | 11,749 | 10,868 | 92.5% | 1,672 |
| 2022–23 | 16,789 | 12,726 | 75.8% | 1,978 |
| 2023–24 | 17,621 | 12,805 | 72.7% | 2,029 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,141 | 9,017 | 74.3% |
| Men | 5,346 | 3,701 | 69.2% |
| Unknown | 134 | 87 | 64.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–660 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 510–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 15% |
How Nova Southeastern University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Nova Southeastern University's acceptance rate?
Nova Southeastern University's acceptance rate is 72.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,805 admitted of 17,621 applicants).
Is Nova Southeastern University test optional?
Nova Southeastern University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Nova Southeastern University?
Nova Southeastern University received 17,621 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,805.
What SAT score do you need for Nova Southeastern University?
Admitted students at Nova Southeastern University typically scored 540–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Nova Southeastern University getting harder to get into?
Nova Southeastern University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.8% in 2014–15 to 72.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.nova.edu/.