Nova Demographics & Diversity

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4 Year
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 74%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Nova are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 69% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Nova Southeastern University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Nova Southeastern University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	31%
Black	18%
Hispanic	32%
Asian	9%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	5%
Race Unknown	3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 41%

There are 151% more female students than male students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Nova has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Nova Southeastern University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	28%
Women	72%

Enrollment by gender for Nova Southeastern University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	5,954
Women	14,956

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 44%

Nova draws 55 percent of students from Florida, 38 percent from other states, and 6 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Nova Southeastern University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	55%
Out of State	38%
Foreign	6%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$62,876 per year

39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

20,910

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	30.3%
Part-time undergraduates	30%

Boca Raton, Florida

Private 4 Year

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136215.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026