Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law tuition is $50,831 per year for the full-time J.D. in 2026–27. That tuition covers fall and winter semesters; optional summer credits are charged separately.
The real annual budget is higher because Nova also lists institutional fees, health insurance, books, housing and food, transportation, personal expenses and loan fees. Scholarship discounts can materially change the net price.
| Expense | First-year amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,831 |
| Books & supplies | $1,178 |
| Institutional fees | $2,040 |
| Health insurance | $2,674 |
| Housing & food | $36,829 |
| Loan fees | $529 |
| Personal expenses | $4,045 |
| Transportation | $6,973 |
Nova also lists a $500 nonrefundable seat deposit and a one-time $190 materials fee.
$50,831 in tuition for the full-time J.D. The broader cost of attendance is much higher once South Florida living and other budgeted expenses are included.
Yes. Nova explicitly publishes tuition “without scholarships/program discounts applied,” so admitted students should compare the actual net tuition in their award letter rather than sticker price.
Nova offers different J.D. enrollment structures. Summer tuition is separately published at $2,052 per credit, with specific summer rates for evening and day students.
That depends on scholarship-adjusted debt and the Florida market you want. Nova is in South Florida, so applicants targeting Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach should weigh local employer access against total borrowing.
At near-sticker cost, compare Nova carefully with FIU, Miami, St. Thomas and other Florida options. At a substantial scholarship, the value proposition can change materially.
$50,831 per year for the full-time J.D. in 2026–27.
The standard full-time J.D. is published as annual tuition. Summer J.D. tuition is $2,052 per credit.
Yes. Nova publishes its tuition before scholarships and program discounts.
Nova’s first-year budget currently includes $36,829 for housing and food plus transportation and personal-expense allowances.
Sticker tuition is above $50,000 annually, so scholarship-adjusted cost is an important part of the decision.
Figures come from Nova Southeastern University’s 2026–27 law tuition and cost-of-attendance page.
Written by Ali Unar, Founder, Lovare Institut. Verified September 19, 2026.