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
28.2%(1,971)
Hispanic
36.4%(2,542)
African American
15.7%(1,097)
Asian
12.0%(840)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.7%(258)
Unknown
3.7%(260)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color68%
Total Enrollment23,519
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
27.8%(2,053)
Women
72.2%(5,328)

Gender Statistics

Men2,053

9% of total enrollment

Women5,328

23% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Nova Southeastern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(101)
18-19
45.3%(3,273)
20-21
33.2%(2,395)
22-24
12.4%(894)
25+
7.7%(555)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(2)
18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.6%(213)
22-24
24.7%(3,372)
25+
73.7%(10,069)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

69%

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 55% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
55.2%(1,112)
Out-of-State
39.9%(804)
International
5.0%(100)

Regional Representation

In-State1,112

55% of student body

Out-of-State804

40% 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

8%

Non-Traditional Age