Fall 2015 International Student Enrollment Prepared by The Office of International Affairs Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University International Student Statistics Fall 2015 International Student Breakdown The International Student population at Nova Southeastern University as of the Fall 2015 Term was 1222 Students representing 111 different countries. This includes all International Students holding an F1 Visa that were enrolled in classes as of the Fall Term or were on Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). The Breakdown of International Students by Educational Level: Ed Level International Student Academic Breakdown (Fall 2015) Total Bachelor's 233 Master's 441 Doctorate 165 Professional (e.g. JD, MD, DO, DMD, etc.) 171 Non Degree (e.g. JD, MD, DO. DMD, etc.) 35 Post Completion OPT (All Academic Levels) 177 Total 1222 International Students by Academic Breakdown: Int'l Student Academic Level Breakdown (Fall 2015) Master's 441 Bachelor's 233 Post Completion OPT (All Academic Levels) Professional (e.g. JD, MD, DDS, DVM, etc.) Doctorate 171 165 177 Non Degree (e.g. JD, MD, DDS, DVM etc) 35 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Origin/Citizenship of International Student Population: In the Fall of 2015, there were 1222 International Students coming from 111 different countries around the world. Broken down by regions (Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America), we have the following totals: International Students by Region: Region Total South America 235 Asia 237 Europe 198 North America 181 Caribbean 147 Middle East 156 Africa 51 Central America 13 Oceania 4 Totals 1222 International Students by Region: International Students by Region (Fall 2015) Africa 4% Central Oceania America 1% 0% Middle East 13% South America 19% Caribbean 12% Asia 20% North America 15% Europe 16%
Most regions of the world are represented by Nova Southeastern University s International Students listed in the Top 16 Countries (see below): Top 16 Countries by Number of Students (Fall 2015) Canada Venezuela India Saudi Arabia Jamaica, WI Italy Bahamas Nigeria Brazil Trinidad and Tobago, WI China Korea, Republic of Spain Morocco Netherlands France 31 31 29 29 23 23 21 18 18 16 16 59 109 134 155 163 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Total Students by Country of Origin: Total International Students (by Country) Fall 2015 Country Totals Country Totals Country Totals Canada 163 Israel 6 Serbia 2 Venezuela 155 Slovakia (Slovak Republic) 6 St. Lucia, WI 2 India 134 Angola 5 Suriname 2 Saudi Arabia 109 Czech Republic 5 Bolivia 1 Jamaica, WI 59 Ghana 5 Botswana 1 Bahamas 31 Kazakhstan, Republic of 5 Bulgaria 1 Italy 31 Thailand 5 Burkina Faso 1 Brazil 29 Antigua and Barbuda, WI 4 Burma 1 Nigeria 29 Hungary 4 Comoros 1 China 23 Taiwan 4 Costa Rica 1 Trinidad and Tobago, WI 23 Austria 3 Croatia 1 Korea, Republic of 21 Bahrain 3 Curacao 1 Morocco 18 Barbados 3 Cyprus 1 Spain 18 Bermuda 3 Finland 1 France, Metropolitan 1 France 16 Cameroon 3 Netherlands 16 Cayman Islands 3 Gaza Strip 1 Vietnam 15 Denmark 3 Greece 1 Colombia 14 Dominica 3 Guatemala 1 Bangladesh 13 Japan 3 Hong Kong 1 Germany 13 Nepal 3 Indonesia 1 Russian Federation 12 Paraguay 3 Kenya 1 Egypt 11 Philippines 3 Kuwait 1 Mexico 11 Switzerland 3 Lebanon 1 Sweden 11 Turks & Caicos Islands 3 Malaysia 1 United Kingdom 11 Australia 2 Montenegro 1 Ecuador 10 Belarus 2 Panama 1 Jordan 9 Belgium 2 Portugal 1 Peru 9 Belize 2 Qatar 1 Haiti 8 El Salvador 2 Saint Martin 1 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 8 Estonia 2 Singapore 1 Dominican Republic 7 Iceland 2 St. Vincent & Grenadines, WI 1 Pakistan 7 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 2 Ukraine 1 United Arab Emirates 1 Turkey 7 New Zealand 2 Argentina 6 Norway 2 Zambia 1 Guyana 6 Romania 2 Zimbabwe 1 Honduras 6 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2
Gender Breakdown of International Students for Fall 2015: Within the International Student population, there are more female than male Students. The breakdown is approximately 54% female (655 Students) versus 46% male (567 Students). Gender Breakdown of Int'l Students (Fall 2015) 46% 54% Female Male The Gender breakdown differs at each different Educational level. Females outnumber males at almost every level: Gender Breakdown Fall 2015 Gender Undergrad Graduate Non-Degree OPT Totals Female 117 414 17 107 655 Male 116 363 18 70 567 Grand Total 233 777 35 177 1222 Gender by Degree Level (Fall 2015) 700 600 655 567 500 400 414 363 Female 300 Male 200 100 117 116 17 18 107 70 0 Undergrad Graduate Non-Degree OPT Totals
The Breakdown of Enrolled Students vs. OPT Students: In the Fall of 2015 there were 1,045 Students Enrolled as Active Students. There were 177 Students that were on Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) during the Fall 2015 Term. OPT Students are Students that have completed their program at Nova Southeastern and are working for one year in the United States in their field of Study. Int'l Students Enrollment Fall 2015 1000 800 600 1045 400 200 0 Total Exl OPT OPT 177 New vs. Continuing International Students: There were 336 new international students (first term at Nova Southeastern) and 886 continuing (or returning) International Students. New international students constituted 27% of all International Students, while Continuing Students represented 73% of the total. New vs Continuing Students Fall 2015 New Students 27% Continuing Students 73% New Continuing
New vs. Continuing Students (Fall 2015) broken down by Degree Level: New vs. Cont. Undergraduate Graduate Non Degree OPT Grand Total New 81 243 12 0 336 Continuing 152 534 23 177 886 Grand Total 233 777 35 177 1222 New vs. Continuing Students by Degree Level (Graph form): New vs Continuing Students by Degree Level 2015 600 534 500 400 300 243 New Continuing 200 100 0 152 81 12 23 0 Undergraduate Graduate Non Degree OPT 177 Fall 2015 International Student Enrollment Prepared by The Office of International Affairs Nova Southeastern University