Student Population Overview
Nova Southeastern University educates a diverse community of 23,519 students, with 7,381 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 16,138 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
23,519
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Nova Southeastern University has a predominantly full-time student body with 67% of students being full-time and 33% being part-time, totaling 23,519 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
67% Full-Time
33% Part-Time
15,668
Full-Time Students
5,209
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
31% Undergraduate
69% Graduate
7,381
Undergraduate
16,138
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Nova Southeastern University, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 3,273 students, but also includes 101 students in the Under 18 range, 2,395 students in the 20-21 range, 894 students in the 22-24 range, 555 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 10,069 students in the 25+ age group, with 2 in the Under 18 category, 2 in the 18-19 category, 213 in the 20-21 category, 3,372 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Nova Southeastern University has more women than men with 5,328 female students and 2,053 male students enrolled.
Men
2,053
9%
Women
5,328
23%
Geographic Origin
Nova Southeastern University has 55% (1,112 students) from in-state Florida, 40% (804 students) from out-of-state, and 5% (100 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
2,016
New students this year
Campus Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Suburb: Large