College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1964 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Trimester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
5,453 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$37,100,000 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$50 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$17,800 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,520 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper |
Student Organizations: |
8 |
Honor Societies: |
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Psi Chi Honor Society |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Baha'i Unity Club, Hillel, International Muslim Association at NOVA, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Indian Students Association, Caribbean Students Association, International Student Association, Pan-African Student Association, Spanish and Latin Student Association, Italian Culture Club, Pakistani Student Association, Latin Ladies, Inc. |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Pre-professional clubs/societies, NSU Theatrical Society, NSU Music Appreciation Club, NSU Vegetarian Society, NSU's Adventure Toward Understanding and Researching Earth (NATURE), Astronomy Club, Best Buddies, Social Action Awareness, Campus Entertainment Committee, Knight and Anime Video Game Club, Martial Arts Club, Golf Club, Surf Club, Student Athletic Advisory Committee |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Knight (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
3 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
2 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
668,738 |
Library Facilities: |
East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library, North Miami Branch Media Union, Oceanographic Library |
Museums |
Oceanographic Center, Law Center, University School (K-12), Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village, Health Professions Division Museum, Hall of Fame at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Miniaci Performing Arts Theatre |
Computers Available: |
1,713 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
30 |
Wired Labs: |
1,593 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
2,000 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (100%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students |
Sprinkler System: |
20% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
300 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Fort Lauderdale (12), Miami (45) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Fort Lauderdale (8) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Fort Lauderdale (10) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Homecoming, J-Prom, Hollywood Squares, Life 101. . . Personally Speaking, Student Life Achievement Awards, Got Wood Bonfire |
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