Nova Southeastern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

68%
Minority Students
72%
Female Students
5%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Nova Southeastern University has a diverse student body with 68% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
28.3%(1,867)
Hispanic
36.1%(2,385)
African American
15.5%(1,022)
Asian
12.5%(827)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.6%(241)
Unknown
3.7%(246)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color68%
Total Enrollment20,948
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

Nova Southeastern University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Nova Southeastern University has a gender distribution of 72% female students and 28% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
27.9%(1,948)
Women
72.1%(5,023)

Gender Statistics

Men1,948

9% of total enrollment

Women5,023

24% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Nova Southeastern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

67%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Nova Southeastern University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.7%(1,112)
Out-of-State
38.2%(748)
International
5.1%(100)

Regional Representation

In-State1,112

57% of student body

Out-of-State748

38% of student body

International100

5% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

68%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

72%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age