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Fort Lauderdale, FL · Lakeland, FL
| Nova Southeastern University | Southeastern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,371/yr | $31,942/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $26,603/yr | $29,498/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,250 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $27,048/yr | $29,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $29,953/yr | $31,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $34,277/yr | $34,795/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $35,443/yr | $34,482/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,840/yr | $11,130/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,018/yr | $8,920/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,128/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,520/yr | $7,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,692/yr | $49,329/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,700/yr | $32,950/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,700/yr | $32,950/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 53% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1030–1300 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1157 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–28 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–28 · Math 17–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 17,621 | 2,800 |
| Students accepted | 12,805 | 2,080 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,029 | 1,034 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 50% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 45% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 15% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 63% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,209/yr | $46,744/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,270–$92,510 | $28,202–$63,763 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 44% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 47% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 38% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 42% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $58,153/yr | $36,314/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 55% | 35% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 34% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,527/yr | $41,826/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 45% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% | Theology & Religious Vocations 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 45% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 2% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences — $226,193/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $80,049/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 2.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,240 | 4,813 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 13,599 | 1,338 |
| Average professor pay | $11,462/mo | $7,041/mo |
| Full-time professors | 48% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $31,002 | $39,372 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Lakeland, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1964 | 1935 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Men | 28% | 40% |
| Women | 72% | 60% |
| White students | 27% | 53% |
| Black students | 15% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 33% | 23% |
| Asian students | 12% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 37% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 5.7% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.7% | 8.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $18,297/yr | $3,698/yr |
| Endowment | $252.1M | $10.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,736 | 1,806 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,500/yr | $5,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,450/yr | $5,420/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Trimester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Assemblies of God Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 304 | 469 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.6M | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | $14.1M | $10.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $14.1M | $11.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $47,933 | $52,448 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.