At NSU, we’re all about shark pride—and with good reason! We’ve accomplished a lot in our short history and we’re constantly driving forward to achieve even bigger and greater things. Take a look at our “NSU Fast Facts" below and you’ll see—it all adds up!
Ranked Nationally
NSU is ranked in the top 50 percent as a Best University by U.S. News & World Report.
Best Value
For the first time, NSU breaks into the list of Best Value Schools at #97. This ranking factors academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid. Only schools ranked in or near the top half of their categories are included.
Social Mobility
NSU has moved up 90 spots and is now ranked #123 for “Social Mobility,” a distinction given to universities that enroll and graduate large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants.
Military Friendly
NSU is a Military Friendly® School, committed to meeting the needs of its active military and veteran population
Top Ranked
By Forbes, U.S. News, and OnlineColleges.com
Top 6 in the U.S.
Largest Number of Minority
Graduate Degree Recipients
Florida’s largest private research
University with 8 Florida
Campuses and 1 in Puerto Rico
17 NCAA Division II
Athletic Teams
22,000
Enrolled Students
6,000 Degrees
Awarded Each Year
17 Average
Undergrad Class Size
200,000+ Alumni
Located in All 50 U.S. States and
More Than 117 Countries
$41 Million+
In Scholarships Awarded
Research Support
From the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Health, FBI and more
Projected Economic Impact
In Florida by 2025
100+ Corporate Partners
For Internships, On-site Visits,
and Networking Opportunities
18,300+ Healthcare Professionals
Graduated Since 2012
1 of 4 Universities
In the U.S. With Both
MD and DO Colleges
Largest Educator of Physicians
In Florida, and Poised to be
Largest in the Country by 2023