ROTC at Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Nova Southeastern University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University.
Cross-town & partner options
Nova Southeastern University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 23.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Nova Southeastern University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,030–1,300 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–28 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $38,700 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,700 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Nova Southeastern University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Nova Southeastern University has 7,240 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Nova Southeastern University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $8,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $8,500 |
| Professional | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Nova Southeastern University: FAQ
Does Nova Southeastern University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Nova Southeastern University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University.
Which ROTC branches can Nova Southeastern University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Florida International University, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at Nova Southeastern University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Nova Southeastern University and train with the unit at Florida International University.
School links and location
These links belong to Nova Southeastern University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
nova.edu
- Admissions
undergrad.nova.edu
- Financial aid
nova.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004
IPEDS UNITID: 136215
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