| NSU vs. B CU |
#74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #222 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #37 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,180 Virginia Residents $21,682 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,794 |
| expensive$13,412 Virginia Residents $25,826 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,100 |
| More$14,412 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,056 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher915 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower880 SAT- |
| Tighter87.77% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.24% |
| Favorable13.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.43% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,053 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,853 |
| Larger5,410 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,738 |
| Larger643 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller115 |
| Larger693 | Online Student Population | Smaller83 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher38% | Graduate Rate | Lower31% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher38% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,020) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 419 | Number of faculty | 194 |
| Higher$90,502 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,426 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.