Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL Private
Nova Southeastern University is a private school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Optometry program at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).
The 2024 tuition & fee at Nova Southeastern University is $41,774. Compared to private Optometry schools in U.S., its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $44,288.
Nova Southeastern University has a medical school granting MD program. You can check the detailed information about MD program at Nova Southeastern University Dr Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine admission page. In addition, Nova Southeastern University also offers Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Total 850 applied and 196 students accepted to admit (or invited to interviews) to Nova Southeastern University (The acceptance rate is 23.06%). Of the accepted students, 103 students finally enrolled and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 52.55%.
At Nova Southeastern University, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.51. The average OAT (Academic) score of enrolled students is 329. and the average OAT (Science) score is 325.

Entering Class Profile at Nova Southeastern University

The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at Nova Southeastern University.
Total 850 applicants applied to Nova Southeastern University and 196 were accepted or invited to interview (The acceptance rate is 23.06%). The yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 52.55.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.51 and the OAT (Academic) score is 329 at Nova Southeastern University.
Nova Southeastern University Important Information
Nova Southeastern UniversityNational Total/Average
Admission
Applicants85012,532
Admitted (Interview Invited)1964,263
Matriculated1031,822
Acceptance Rate23.06%34.44%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)52.55%45.51%
Scores
GPA3.513.51
OAT (Academic) Score329323
% of BS Degree Earned96%95.48%
Tuition & Fees$41,774$44,288 ($37,367 in-state)

2024 Optometry Tuition & Fees

The 2024 Optometry tuition & fees at Nova Southeastern University is $41,774 for is prospective students.
The tuition & fees at Nova Southeastern University has increased by 15.72% over the past 5 years from $36,100 to $41,774.
Nova Southeastern University has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $37,080 for is prospective students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Optometry is $24,140.
The following table shows the Optometry tuition & fees over last 5 years at Nova Southeastern University.
Optometry Tuition & Fees Changes at Nova Southeastern University
YearTuition & Fees
2020$36,100
2021$38,704
2022$39,831
2023$40,782
2024$41,774

Prerequisites for applying to Nova Southeastern University

The BS degree is Preferred to admit to Nova Southeastern University and 96% of enrolled students earned BS degree before matriculation.
The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in Nova Southeastern University admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
Prerequisite Examples for Nova Southeastern University Admission
SubjectHours
Mathematics: Calculus3 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Physics with laboratory8 Semester Hours
Science Credit
Biology with laboratory8 Semester Hours
Science Credit
General chemistry with laboratory8 Semester Hours
Science Credit
Organic chemistry with laboratory4 Semester Hours
Science Credit
Microbiology3 Semester Hours
Science Credit
Biochemistry3 Semester Hours
Science Credit
Anatomy and Physiology3 Semester Hours
Science Credit
Psychology3 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
English (composition, literature, etc.)6 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Statistics3 Semester Hours
General Study Credit

Required Application Components

To apply to Doctor of Optometry (DO) program at Nova Southeastern University, you will need to use OptomCAS. The deadline for the OptomCAS is 2024-04-01. Nova Southeastern University also requires the secondary (supplemental) application and the non-refundable application fee is $50. (Deadline: 2023-04-01)
In addition to the prerequisite courses, there are other components that you need to submit to apply to Nova Southeastern University.
See the following list for the required application component and find out how to prepare it before applying to the school.
  • OptomCAS Application
  • secondary application
  • Optometry Admissions Test
  • Interview

Nova Southeastern University Directory Information

NameNova Southeastern University
Parent InstitutionNova Southeastern University
Address3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Founded-
Phone954-262-1113
Email
Admission Informationhttps://optometry.nova.edu/od/admissions/index.html
Class Profile-
Application Deadline2024-04-01
Application Fee$50