2026 Impact Report
Nova Southeastern University
Key Areas of Impact
From statewide tax revenue to operations to alumni earnings, NSU helps power the Florida economy.
With deep community partnerships and longstanding initiatives, NSU is a force for good.
NSU Overview
Driven for Impact
Nova Southeastern University—the largest private research university in Florida—is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 institution for the highest level of research activity. NSU also earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and is designated as an Opportunity College and University—national distinctions that reflect our mission to make a meaningful impact.
"At NSU, we are honored and excited to be part of the success of our community, and we look forward to experiencing future prosperity with our NSU family, our partners, and the community—together."
NSU President Harry K. Moon, M.D., FACS, FRCSEd
NSU at a Glance
1 of 3
U.S. Universities with
M.D. and D.O. Colleges
Only university in the U.S. offering M.D., D.O., and D.M.D. degrees
Largest
Educator of Physicians and Healthcare Professionals in Florida
Largest
Educator of Healthcare Professionals in the Nation
Includes doctoral degrees in medicine, dentistry, health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, and therapy
Best College
NSU is recognized as a Best College by the Wall Street Journal
Top-Tier R1
Florida's Largest Private Research University
1 of 21
U.S. Universities with Both Carnegie's R1 and Opportunity College Rankings
High Earnings
Graduates Who Earn Significantly Above the National Average
Top 6
In the U.S. Professional and Doctoral Degrees Awarded
11 Campus Locations
NSU's campuses are located throughout Florida and in Colorado, Nevada, and Puerto Rico, with more than 20,000 enrolled students and more than 200,000 alumni nationwide.
The university offers a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificate programs, with a strong focus on dual-degree and accelerated programs.
Graduate and Professional Education Pioneers
NSU's campuses are located throughout Florida and in Colorado, Nevada, and Puerto Rico, with more than 20,000 enrolled students and more than 200,000 alumni nationwide.
The university offers a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificate programs, with a strong focus on dual-degree and accelerated programs.
Graduate and Professional Education Pioneers
NSU Health by the Numbers
A Leading Academic Health System
300+
Providers
200,000
Patient Encounters Per Year
70+
Clinics
31
Active Clincial Trials
Economic Impact
NSU's impact on the community extends well beyond our campuses. Through university operations, tax revenue generation, and alumni spending, we are a major contributor to the state and local economy. NSU has generated more than $6.7 billion in economic impact in Florida—creating jobs, spurring economic development, and driving investment and innovation.
STATEWIDE IMPACT
(Source: Florida TaxWatch Economic Impact Report)
$6.79 Billion
NSU drives more than $6.79 billion in economic impact in Florida.
36,841
Jobs Statewide
35,162 jobs in the tri-county region
6 to 1
Return for Students
Students generate earnings of more than $6 for every $1 they invest.
~$1 Billion
Annual Budget
OPERATIONS
$746 Million
Operations support more than 10,400 direct, indirect, and induced jobs and more than $721 million in earnings.
OPERATIONS
$1.7 Billion
University operations generate $1.7 billion in economic output in Florida.
TAX REVENUE
$305 Million
NSU supports local and state government by generating more than $305 million in tax revenue in Florida.
ALUMNI SPENDING
$5.08 Billion
In Florida, NSU alumni spending generates $5.08 billion total output, supporting more than 26,400 direct, indirect, and induced jobs and more than $1.5 billion in earnings.
TRI-COUNTY IMPACT
(Source: Florida TaxWatch Economic Impact Report)
NSU drives more than $6.5 billion in economic impact in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
OPERATIONS
$721 Million
Operations support more than 9,600 direct, indirect, and induced jobs and more than $721 million in earnings.
OPERATIONS
$1.59 Billion
Operations generate $1.59 billion in economic output.
TAX REVENUE
$293 Million
NSU generates more than $293 million in tax revenue.
ALUMNI SPENDING
$4.59 Billion
Alumni spending generates $4.59 billion in total output, supporting more than 25,500 direct, indirect, and induced jobs and more than $1.5 billion in earnings.
The Economic Impact of an Opportunity College
In 2025, NSU was named an Opportunity College and University, a national designation from the Carnegie Foundation, highlighting both NSU's high education access and higher-than-average student earnings following graduation.
On average, students at NSU go on to earn $26,000 more annually than their peers who earn only a high school diploma.
(Source: Florida TaxWatch Economic Impact Report)
Over the course of their career, NSU undergraduate alumni would be expected to earn nearly $978,000 more during a career than their peers entering the workforce after high school graduation.
(Source: Florida TaxWatch Economic Impact Report)
NSU is preparing students to earn not only above-average earnings, but to drive the growth of their communities through entrepreneurship, innovation, community leadership, and a commitment to service.
Research Impact
As the largest private research university in Florida, NSU is a hub of innovation, with advanced facilities, internationally renowned researchers, and physician-scientists. NSU's research is saving our seas; pioneering advanced treatments for cancer, ALS, and neuro-immune diseases; and transforming patients' lives at NSU Health clinic and healthcare facilities.
$127 Million
As of 2025, NSU held more than $127 million in research awards.
45
Patents
20
High-Potential Technologies
83
Patent Applications
NSU Research Institutes
AutoNation Institute for Breast Cancer Research and Care
The AutoNation Institute for Breast Cancer Research and Care’s mission is to eradicate breast cancer through prevention and development of new clinical strategies that involve personalized medicine.
Marilyn Segal Early Childhood Studies Center
The Marilyn Segal Early Childhood Studies Center includes every NSU program that affects the wellbeing, education, and health of young children.
NSU Rising Seas Institute
The NSU Rising Seas Institute’s mission is to advance intelligent adaptation strategies for sea-level rise, empowering coastal communities to understand, plan, adapt, and thrive.
David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute at NSU Health
The David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute focuses on providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with neurological disorders.
Latest Research and News
Groundbreaking Long COVID Clinical Trials
Millions continue to struggle with the lasting effects of Long COVID, years after the pandemic began. Researchers at NSU's Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, led by Nancy Klimas, M.D., are conducting one of the few clinical trials focused on finding a cure for Long COVID.
Hope for ALS Patients
At the NSU Health Cathy J. Husman ALS Center, patients like Kevin Mendell receive personalized treatment from a multidisciplinary team of specialists—from neurologists to speech-language pathologists to respiratory therapists—led by physician and neurologist Eduardo Locatelli, M.D. Mendell shares the story of his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how NSU's providers are helping him navigate the disease with all the care he needs.
Ocean Excellence
Life on our planet began in the sea—and the oceans remain vital to sustaining human well-being, livelihoods, and communities. NSU Ocean is committed to a leadership role in driving this ocean economy and protecting its vast wonders.
Greenland Expeditions
The NSU Rising Seas Institute, part of NSU's oceanographic programs, leads unforgettable Arctic adventures that reveal the reality of sea-level rise in Greenland. With opportunities to explore million-year-old glaciers and learn from expert oceanographers, including NSU Rising Seas Institute director John Englander, the experience crystallizes the urgency of sea level rise for our world—and inspires action needed to plan and adapt for the future.
Top-Tier R1 Research
As an R1 research university, NSU is at the forefront of medical breakthroughs, environmental conservation, and innovative technologies that change lives. From advancing the fight against cancer and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), to protecting coral reefs and conserving marine species, NSU Research drives hope, healing, and sustainability for future generations.
Community Impact
NSU is a community of faculty and staff members, students, and alumni who share a common identity and purpose—to engage with the university’s external communities through diverse services, clinical programs, and community-based research and resources. The NSU community extends into professional, intellectual, as well as geographical domains that both support and are the focus of our educational mission.
NSU Community by the Numbers
$2 Million
Per Year
/
The Ryan White Oral Health Program, a community-based dental care program, provides $2 million in services a year for people with limited access to care.
$4.5 Million
Raised
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"Night of Literary Feasts," cohosted by the NSU Art Museum, has raised $4.5 million for youth programs in Broward County libraries.
40,000
Youth Served Yearly
/
NSU has produced two experiential learning exhibits at Junior Achievement World's Biztown to prepare the next generation for future careers.
284
Community-Engaged Courses
/
NSU offers 284 undergraduate and graduate courses that involve community engagement.
2023–2024 academic year
Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
NSU has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for its commitment to serving the community. NSU is proud to be acknowledged for being actively engaged with our neighbors and will continue to work to strengthen our community ties and contribute to the public good.
NSU Community Initiatives
NSU Day for Children
NSU Veterans Care Program
NSU CommunityFest
NSU Shark
Tagging Expeditions
NSU Alvin Sherman Library Public and Community Services
NSU Art Museum— Sensory Saturdays
NSU All Fins In
Nova Singers
Breast Cancer Survivorship Summit
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