2024 ANNUAL REPORT FY 24
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has charted a course with Vision 2025 and made progress toward fulfilling those goals in fiscal year 2024. As one example of that progress, NSU welcomed its largest-ever incoming freshman class of 2,029 students in fall 2023. The momentum of Vision 2025 is buoying NSU ever higher. The university is on track toward national recognition as a preeminent, doctoral-research university dedicated to preparing students for leadership, from professional and doctoral candidates restoring our oceans’ health to undergraduates already innovating with game-changing business ideas. NSU is committed to making yours a healthier world in many ways, including education, research, healthcare, and environmental conservation. These accomplishments tell the story of NSU’s rise to preeminence. Advancing Vision 2025 Looking Back at Our Accomplishments 150+ academic degree programs Florida’s largest private research university 216,000+ alumni worldwide
“As I reflect on my career and legacy, I’m proud that NSU is recognized as a leading professional-dominant research university, offering students a competitive edge in their careers while producing alumni who serve and lead with integrity. Fins up!” —George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., President and CEO i
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Leading the Future of Healthcare Pedagogy Medicine is central to our DNA. NSU is the largest educator of physicians in Florida. With the support of distinguished faculty practitioners and medical researchers, we give aspiring physicians the tools to treat, cure, and lead. • NSU’s M.D. and D.O. programs graduated more than 400 new physicians in fiscal 2024, meeting a critical need in the healthcare industry. • NSU is at the forefront of educating future physicians, starting as early as the high school level. The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine runs two medical immersion camps where high-achieving high school students participate in interactive scenarios with NSU faculty, medical students, and simulated patients. Innovating in Physician Education 2,867 health professions degrees awarded out of a total of 5,927 degrees (FY24) 1 of 4 universities in the U.S. with both M.D. and D.O. colleges NSU’s Healthcare Colleges Dental Medicine Health Care Sciences Medicine (D.O. and M.D.) Nursing Optometry Pharmacy Psychology iii
People with some of the most challenging conditions, from cancer to long COVID, turn to NSU Health. With leading-edge applications of technology in healthcare and pioneering clinical trials, NSU fosters the hopes of patients and generous donors. • With a gift, NSU founded the David and Cathy Husman Endowed Chair for Neuroscience and welcomed Eduardo Locatelli, M.D., as medical director of the David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute. Locatelli brings deep research experience related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and will provide critical leadership as NSU expands efforts to research transformational treatments for ALS. • The university received funds from the state of Florida to support NSU Health Veterans Care, which provides dental, vision, hearing, and mental health care to military veterans and their families at little or no cost to them. NSU Health is Dedicated to Serving Patients Taking Care of Our Community 6 research centers and institutes reducing the burden of disease NSU’s Health Services Dental Care • Eye Care • Hearing, Speech, and Language Services • Medical Care • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Sports Rehabilitation • Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy iv
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NSU Sharks dominate in and out of the classroom. The university’s athletes are blazing winning trails in Division II athletics. • Women’s Tennis earned its first national championship in program history. • Women’s Swimming won its second consecutive national championship, and team members won seven individual national championships. • Celina Marquez, a former NCAA Division II national champion swimmer and a key member of the NSU Sharks’ first-ever national championship win, proudly represented El Salvador as the flag bearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She competed in the 100-meter backstroke during the Olympic Games. NSU Sharks Score Multiple NCAA Division II National Championships National Champions Once Again 13 NCAA Division II national championships 17 NCAA Division II sports 47 individual national champions vii
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South Florida is an epicenter of ocean tourism and the blue economy—and that places NSU at the forefront of research to protect our ever-changing seas. The university’s dedicated scientists and collaborative partners are conserving marine life, restoring our oceans’ health, and preserving our world-renowned coastline for the future. • The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center led the DEEPEND program, a consortium of universities that created a framework for biodiversity protection in U.S. waters. • NSU researchers, in coordination with the Save Our Seas Foundation, tracked an adult female silky shark for more than 17,000 miles during a two-year journey. Tracking the shark’s migratory pattern will help researchers better understand how to combat the declining population of certain species. • NSU researchers are boosting the survival rate of newly transplanted coral from less than 40 percent to more than 90 percent. This groundbreaking work is made possible by the Coral Fort, an innovative, biodegradable cage built, in part, with drinking straws—a predatorproof material designed at the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center. NSU Leads with Ocean Sustainability Protecting Our Marine Ecosystems 17 shark species tagged by NSU researchers 30+ years of saving sea turtles with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program 5 research centers and institutes saving the seas ix
Pioneering research matters most when it affects people and communities. NSU is having an impact on little-known areas of biology, psychology, computer science, and other fields—all with the goal of healing, securing, and improving the world. • The NSU Cell Therapy Institute is researching how bacteria communicate with each other in a wound. If this communication can be disrupted, it could lead to new ways to heal infections. • Research is underway to determine whether lifestyle factors, such as diet, are influencing neurological disorders (for example: addiction, mood disorders, and dementia). • A researcher in the College of Psychology has created a tool kit to train Florida educators in youth risk assessment and suicide prevention. • A College of Computing and Engineering researcher is investigating how to reduce cybersecurity weaknesses by addressing human factors, such as susceptibility to phishing scams. Making Our World Better Research That Matters 1,711 doctoral degrees awarded in FY24 1 of 59 universities nationwide recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both High Research Activity and Community Engagement 250+ sponsored research projects at NSU x
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Improved Facilities and Experiences Our students are at the center of all we do. That’s why we’re investing in world-class facilities for our students to explore and experience more and innovate further. • In spring 2024, the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship opened the Jerry Bryant and Nancy Taylor Trading Floor, an advanced educational space equipped with a real-time LED stock ticker. The space houses the college’s Student-Managed Investment Fund, which offers practical investment experience. • Multiple improvement projects are underway at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, including the new Cathy J. Husman ALS Center, in the Center for Collaborative Research, and a new softball complex. Another major project will expand dining for Health Professions Division students by revamping the existing space and expanding it by nearly 14,000 square feet. Supporting NSU Students 20,000+ enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students 9 regional campuses located across Florida, Puerto Rico, and Colorado in addition to the main Fort Lauderdale/Davie and Oceanographic campuses Ranked a Best for Vets College in 2023 by Military Times xiii
NSU’s University School is a unique experience for exceptional high school students. These high achievers have all the resources they need to push the boundaries of their capabilities. • The Speech and Debate team won a national championship, and one student was named a national champion in extemporaneous speaking. • The Upper School Robotics team ranked number one and was undefeated in the VEX Robotics State Qualifier Tournament. • The University School Network team won two awards at the Florida Scholastic Press State Convention for middle school short film and high school news packages. • Two Upper School graduates were named National Merit Scholars from among 15,000+ finalists nationwide. Educating Competitive Students USchool Students Make Their Mark 100% college acceptance rate 2,000 NSU University School (Pre-K–12) students approximately xiv
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NSU Enriches Community Through Art The Power of the Arts The arts are key to building more diverse, inclusive communities. NSU embraces this, fostering voices and talents that help us explore new perspectives and share in our common humanity. • The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale hosted an exhibition featuring the ceramics of Pablo Picasso, drawn exclusively from the museum’s collection. • The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences provides opportunities for student artistic expression, including art exhibits, dance choreography showcases, and theatrical productions. • Students from the University School staged a production of Amélie, a musical adaptation of the 2001 French romantic comedy film. 8,000+ permanent works housed at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Best Museum in South Florida (2024) —Miami New Times xvi
Installation view, Pablo Picasso: Dust You Are, To Dust You Return, 2023 at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Photo by David Guidi. xvii
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NSU Lives Diversity as a Core Value Diversity is one of our key strengths. As the country’s largest private, not-for-profit Hispanic-serving institution, the university is positioned to lead ongoing efforts that build our understanding and create even more inclusive educational experiences. • The Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BEDI) Advisory Council has completed multiple initiatives, including creating a cultural competency training program for the Office of Facilities Management, assembling a best practices inventory, and adding diversity-related questions to employee exit surveys. • The BEDI Advisory Council hosted Diversity Summit Week, which included academic panels, workshops, a multicultural live show, and movie screenings. • NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center creates library guides that collect educational resources in diverse areas, such as the LGBTQ+ community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, and Juneteenth. Stronger Together #9 in the U.S. for the most graduate degrees awarded to minority students #1 largest, private, not-forprofit institution in the U.S. that meets the U.S. Department of Education criteria as a Hispanicserving institution 32% Hispanic 30% White, Non-Hispanic 17% Black, Non-Hispanic 10% Asian 4% Nonresident Alien 4% Race/Ethnicity Unknown 3% More Than One Race <1%% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander <1%% Native American or Alaskan Native #80 Most Diverse Colleges in America niche.com xix
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The mission of NSU—a selective, doctoral-research university—is to deliver innovative academic programs in a dynamic, lifelong learning and research environment fostering integrity, academic excellence, leadership, and community service through engaged students, faculty, and staff. VISION 2025 STATEMENT By 2025, NSU will be recognized as a preeminent, professional-dominant, doctoral-research university that provides competitive career advantages to its students and produces alumni who serve and lead with integrity. INTEGRITY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY DIVERSITY INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT CENTERED The Vision 2025 Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values were adopted by the NSU Board of Trustees on March 29, 2021. xxi
Consolidated Financial Statements 2024 Table of Contents Management’s Discussion and Analysis (unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Report of Independent Auditors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Consolidated Statements of Financial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Consolidated Statements of Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 NET ASSETS $ 1,100 $ 1,000 $ 1,200 $ 1,300 $ 900 $ 800 $ 700 $ 600 $ 500 $ 400 $ 300 $ 200 $ 100 - $ FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 (in millions) Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions Overview For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (fiscal 2024), Nova Southeastern University (NSU, or the university) experienced growth in its fiscal strength based on continued strong operations and improved financial market conditions, resulting in total net assets increasing 8.8 percent from the prior year. As demonstrated in the following chart, total net assets have grown by 86.4 percent over the past decade, from $650.9 million as of June 30, 2014, to $1.2 billion as of June 30, 2024. Factors contributing to the sustained growth include the university’s diverse academic program offerings and student base, coupled with strong philanthropic support, as well as its ability to respond and adapt to the challenges and changes inherent in higher education. Operational Highlights NSU continued to advance strategic priorities in striving toward preeminence with Vision 2025. The strategic business plan contains goals centered around students; philanthropic resources; scholarship and research; community service; and belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the university’s Campaign to Preeminence, NSU recognized a transformational gift commitment in fiscal 2024 supporting NSU Health’s efforts in advancing the treatment of neurological disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In recognition of the gift, NSU Health’s Neuroscience Institute has been named the David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute at NSU Health, with its center which provides specialty care for patients diagnosed with ALS named the NSU Health Cathy J. Husman ALS Center. A new clinical space for the center is under construction within NSU’s Center for Collaborative Research. The gift also provided for the creation of the David and Cathy Husman Endowed Chair for Neuroscience. NSU Health’s state-of-the art dental clinic at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus completed its first year of operations, treating patients in more than 6,000 individual visits during fiscal 2024. The clinic supports the College of Dental Medicine’s expansion of its D.M.D. program to Tampa Bay, with its third cohort admitted in May 2024, for a total of 107 international dental students enrolled in Tampa Bay as of June 30, 2024. Fiscal 2024 also included noteworthy facilities projects, enhancing student experiences through technology and innovation. Examples include the spring 2024 opening of the Jerry Taylor and Nancy Bryant Trading Floor, an advanced educational space supporting hands-on experience in conducting research and managing a range of investments for H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship students. The NSU University School’s innovation lab was substantially completed (opening fall 2024), featuring a cutting-edge hub dedicated to robotics, exploration, experimentation, and fabrication for NSU’s 2,000+ preschool through grade 12 students. The lab complements NSU’s Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (the Levan Center of Innovation), which opened in fiscal 2022 and is one of the largest of its kind in the nation, featuring emerging technology supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. 1
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 NSU attained new, multiyear grant awards in fiscal 2024, addressing topics of national significance. For example, the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences was awarded nearly $4 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association supporting research and mitigation efforts to preserve and restore Florida and the U.S. Caribbean’s coral reefs. The College of Computing and Engineering was awarded two U.S. Department of Education grants totaling a combined $3.7 million to implement strategies and supports leading to improved academic success, retention, and outcomes in STEM disciplines for underrepresented students. The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing was awarded funding from the Florida Department of Education and its healthcare partners to collaboratively build capacity for nursing education and address the growing nursing shortage in Florida. NSU Health received continued funding from the Florida Department of Health supporting expanded access to healthcare services for veterans and their families. Financial Performance Total revenues were $894.5 million in fiscal 2024, up 8.7 percent from $823.1 million in fiscal 2023 as a result of improved investment market conditions and increases in various categories, including tuition, contributions, grants, and auxiliary operations. Total expenses increased by 6.3 percent to $796.8 million in fiscal 2024 from $749.8 million in fiscal 2023. The resulting increase in total net assets was $97.7 million or 8.8 percent. Revenues As depicted in the following chart, when excluding net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses, total revenues were $847.6 million in fiscal 2024, increasing $47.7 million or 6.0 percent from $799.9 million in fiscal 2023, and up $193.8 million or 29.6 percent over the last five years. Net Tuition and Fees Fiscal 2024 total tuition and fees (reported net of scholarships and discounts) approximated $648.4 million, increasing $29.2 million or 4.7 percent from fiscal 2023. Per the chart, although net tuition and fees have steadily increased, as non-tuition sources have grown in line with strategic goals, tuition and fee proportion has progressively lessened, comprising 76.5 percent of fiscal 2024 revenues compared to 79.6 percent in fiscal 2019, a full three-percentage point decrease. Diversification Within Tuition Revenue NSU’s academic programs are as diverse as its student body; accordingly, there are several components of enrollment and resulting tuition revenue. • 15 different colleges and schools • over 150 academic degree programs with varying tuition rates • 65 percent graduate and professional students; 35 percent undergraduate students • C ourses are offered in multiple locations and modalities The following section includes graphs depicting fall enrollment composition. NSU’s preschool through grade 12 programs include approximately 2,000 students who are not included in reported university enrollment data. FY 2024 COMPOSITION EXCLUDING NET INVESTMENT GAINS/LOSSES (in millions) REVENUES Net tuition and fees Government grants and contracts Auxiliary operations Interest and dividends Contributions and private grants Other revenues - $ 100 $ 200 $ 300 $ 400 $ 500 $ 600 $ 700 $ 800 $ 900 $ FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 $ 848 million 76% 7% 6% 4% 3% 4% 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 FALL 2023 ENROLLMENT COMPOSITION 20,877 Students 20,877 Students 500 - 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (HPD) College of Optometry (HPD) College of Computing and Engineering College of Dental Medicine (HPD) Shepard Broad College of Law Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy (HPD) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (HPD) College of Psychology Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (HPD) Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (HPD) Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Graduate Professional Undergraduate 35% Graduate 44% Professional 21% Health Professions Division (HPD) 45% Education and Criminal Justice 15% Arts and Sciences 13% Psychology 11% Business and Entrepreneurship 9% Other 7% BY MODALITY AND LOCATION Ground 44% Blended 30% Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus 57% Other Locations 2% Fully Online 26% Fully Online 26% Regional Campuses 15% 20,877 Students 20,877 Students BY COLLEGE AND DEGREE LEVEL Ground and blended are shown by location. 3
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 The expansion of HPD’s medical professional programs, D.O. and M.D., drove the overall 20 percent increase in NSU’s professional-level enrollment over the past five years. NSU is one of only four universities in the United States to offer both a D.O. and M.D. program, and the first and only university in the state of Florida to grant both degrees. NSU graduated more than 400 physicians (D.O. and M.D. graduates combined) in each of the past two fiscal years, meeting a critical need in the health care industry. The increase in the undergraduate population coupled with increasing professional-level enrollments in the HPD, have helped to offset graduate enrollment declines in certain programs which are reflective of changes in the economy and educational demands in particular areas. In these areas, the university has implemented specific strategies to rightsize resources and program offerings. Strategic action steps have also been taken in recruitment, admission, retention, and marketing efforts through enhanced communication plans, increased personal outreach to students, and increased faculty engagement in recruitment efforts. NSU has leveraged and supported its strengths in graduate and professional education while growing its undergraduate population. For example, the university’s distinctive Dual Admission Program provides highly motivated undergraduate students with the opportunity to reserve a seat in selective graduate/professional programs while earning their bachelor’s degree. This unique program has continued to attract academically highly qualified students, supporting strategic goals for enhanced student quality, experience, and outcomes. Other examples include the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education’s Fischler Academy, an elite teacher preparation program, and the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Huizenga Business Innovation Academy. These academy programs allow firsttime-in-college students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just four years. NSU’s brand campaign, the NSU Edge, highlights the university’s strengths, and shows how these strengths provide its students with a competitive advantage in their career, life, and community. This promise is demonstrated in numerous ways across the university, from immersive learning experiences to faculty mentoring to community outreach. FALL ENROLLMENT TRENDS 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023 4,904 5,666 6,314 6,637 6,971 7,219 11,868 11,054 10,548 10,073 9,566 9,258 3,663 3,856 4,026 4,188 4,411 4,400 20,435 20,576 20,888 20,898 20,948 20,877 Undergraduate Graduate Professional Enrollment Students may attend entirely face-to-face classes that meet on campus (ground), attend face-to-face and online classes (blended), or attend fully online. Classes are primarily taught at the main Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and at 9 regional campuses located across Florida, in Puerto Rico, and in Colorado. As shown in the following chart, fiscal 2024 (fall 2023) overall university enrollment remained largely consistent. Similar to prior trends, the graduate level decreased while the undergraduate increased. In fall 2023, NSU welcomed its largest undergraduate class with 2,029 first-time-in-college freshmen. In line with NSU’s strategic expansion of undergraduates, overall undergraduate enrollment has steadily increased, growing 47 percent over the last five years to 7,219 in fall 2023. As part of the university’s strategic initiatives, it has continued to invest in high-demand and industry-relevant programs with growth potential, such as expansion within health professions programs. The Health Professions Division (HPD), which houses seven colleges, comprised approximately 53 percent of the university’s total net tuition and fee revenue and 45 percent of its total fall enrollment in fiscal 2024 (fall 2023). 4
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 Contributions and Private Grants Contributions and private grants revenue increased $5.1 million to $36.4 million in fiscal 2024 compared to $31.3 million in fiscal 2023, thanks to the continued support from NSU’s donor community, including the significant gift commitment previously described. Government Grants and Contracts Government grants and contracts revenue was $49.0 million in fiscal 2024 compared to $36.5 million in fiscal 2023, with the $12.5 million increase attributable to an array of sponsored research activity, as well as other awards, such as for expanding access to healthcare services for veterans and their families. Auxiliary Operations Auxiliary operations revenue totaled $61.2 million in fiscal 2024, increasing $4.2 million or 7.4 percent from fiscal 2023 driven by growth in campus housing and clinical revenues. Other Revenues Other revenues were $30.9 million in fiscal 2024 compared to $37.4 million in fiscal 2023, with the decrease largely attributable to a gain on the sale of property recognized by an equity-method investee in fiscal 2023, partly offset by the net effect of certain claim-related proceeds that were recognized in both periods. Expenses Expenses totaled $796.8 million in fiscal 2024 compared to $749.8 million in fiscal 2023, representing an overall increase of $47.0 million, or 6.3 percent. Salaries and wages, along with employee benefits, increased a collective $25.4 million, primarily from merit and other salary adjustments coupled with new positions in certain programs. Supplies and services grew by $12.6 million across various areas as respective revenues increased. Space and occupancy rose $5.8 million from increased rent expense and repair and maintenance costs. Capitalized interest increased, causing a reduction in interest expense, as a result of higher capital project expenditures during fiscal 2024. Other expenses were up $5.2 million from increases in marketing and miscellaneous categories. Financial Position The university has total assets of $2.1 billion, total liabilities of $877.8 million and resulting net assets of $1.2 billion as of June 30, 2024. Total assets increased $100.0 million or 5.0 percent from the prior year, with the majority of the increase derived from a $73.4 million or 8.2 percent increase in total cash and investments. The remaining increase in assets is attributable to increases in (i) prepaid expenses and other current assets of $8.5 million associated with a reclassification of properties held for sale of $8.2 million from land, buildings, and equipment, net; (ii) land, buildings, and equipment, net, of $8.0 million, representing additions net of disposals, depreciation, and the aforementioned reclassification; and (iii) right-of-use assets associated with operating leases of $10.2 million. The university has continued to strengthen its financial resources with sustained growth in total cash and investments. At $967.4 million at June 30, 2024, the total has more than doubled over the last five years as reflected in the chart on the adjacent page. Contributing to the increase are net proceeds received from bond issuances in fiscal 2020 ($12.9 million) and fiscal 2022 ($148.6 million). Unspent bond proceeds are anticipated to be utilized for future capital projects spanning multiple years. Salaries, wages, and employee benefits 55% Supplies and services 18% Space and occupancy 10% Other 8% Interest 3% Depreciation and amortization 6% $797 million FY 2024 COMPOSITION OF EXPENSES 5
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS [1] (in millions, June 30) $ $ $ $ $ $ $688 $845 $894 $967 $537 $454 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 – 200 400 600 800 1,000 [1] Includes endowment and other restricted funds. Includes cash and investments categorized as Foundation assets prior to its dissolution in FY 2023. Includes net proceeds from bond issuances in FY 2020 of $12.9 million and FY 2022 of $148.6 million. POOLED ENDOWMENT FUND (in millions, June 30) $ $ $ $ $ $ $180 $157 $185 $132 $128 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 $213 – 50 100 150 200 250 POOLED ENDOWMENT FUND COMPOSITE ASSET MIX June 30, 2024 $213 million Equities 29% International Equities 22% Alternative Assets 29% Cash and Equivalents 6% Fixed Income 14% Endowment The university’s endowment is a collection of gift funds and reserves that are set aside and invested primarily for scholarships. The solid investment strategy to preserve real purchasing power, and the university’s goal to maximize long-term total return and predictability of payout allocations, combined with donor’s philanthropic contributions to support the future of NSU students, has resulted in sustained growth for the endowment over time. At June 30, 2024, endowment net assets (including endowment-related pledges receivable) totaled $252.1 million, representing 20.8 percent of the university’s total net assets. The following chart shows the market value of the university’s pooled endowment fund has increased 67.0 percent over the past five years, standing at $213.4 million as of June 30, 2024. The long-term investment strategy, supported by a diversified asset mix, is designed to weather periodic market fluctuations as experienced in fiscal 2022. Investment performance of the university’s pooled endowment fund was monitored by Crewcial Partners through June 30, 2021, and Prime Buchholz beginning July 1, 2021. The fund produced a return of 11.7 percent in fiscal 2024, compared to 9.8 percent in fiscal 2023. There was $0.2 million and $0.1 million of receipts in transit to the pooled fund as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In addition, there was $4.5 million separately invested (pursuant to terms associated with an endowment grant program) as of June 30, 2024, that experienced a return of 6.2 percent in fiscal 2024. Endowment-related pledge receivables outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, were $34.0 million and $41.2 million, respectively. 6
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 Capital Projects The university invested $63.0 million in capital projects during fiscal 2024. As previously described, such additions are offset by annual depreciation, disposals, and reclassifications of properties held for sale in deriving the net change in land, buildings, and equipment year over year of $8.0 million. In addition to projects already mentioned, fiscal 2024 included the renewal and expansion of the university’s chiller plants and associated infrastructure; improvements to fields and other athletic amenities; and renovations of certain administrative, clinical, and regional campus facilities. Debt and Other Liabilities Total liabilities increased $2.3 million or 0.3 percent to $877.8 million as of June 30, 2024, from $875.5 million as of June 30, 2023, with increases in various categories partially offset by a decrease in long-term debt. The university’s debt portfolio is comprised of all fixed rate bonds, with no variable-rate debt outstanding. Total debt at par value decreased by $13.9 million to $557.7 million as of June 30, 2024, from $571.6 million as of June 30, 2023, due to regularly scheduled principal payments. Operating lease liabilities increased $10.0 million or 13.0 percent from the prior year, totaling $87.1 million as of June 30, 2024, mainly associated with regional campus and student housing lease extensions completed during the fiscal 2024. Other categories that increased, to a lesser extent, include deferred revenue, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Cash and Investments Lease Assets* Plant Assets, Net All Other Assets Debt All Other Liabilities Lease Liabilities* ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (in millions, June 30) FY 2024 COMPOSITION * Includes finance and operating leases (beginning FY 2021 upon adoption of new accounting standard) FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 TOTAL ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITES 46% 43% 4% 7% 66% 10% 24% LIABILITIES ASSETS – 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,250 1,750 1,250 750 250 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 7
Management’s Discussion and Analysis June 30, 2024 and 2023 Fiscal Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Fall Enrollment Undergraduate 5,666 6,314 6,637 6,971 7,219 Graduate 11,054 10,548 10,073 9,566 9,258 Professional 3,856 4,026 4,188 4,411 4,400 Total Enrollment 20,576 20,888 20,898 20,948 20,877 Total Full-Time Equivalent 17,431 17,973 18,057 18,302 18,393 Freshman Admissions Applications 11,058 11,324 11,749 16,789 17,621 Acceptances 8,857 10,470 10,868 12,726 12,805 Enrollments 1,526 1,689 1,672 1,978 2,029 Undergraduate Tuition $ 31,150 $ 32,370 $ 33,510 $ 34,500 $ 35,880 Financial (in thousands) Total Assets $ 1,604,464 $ 1,816,842 $ 1,954,327 $ 1,990,848 $ 2,090,841 Total Liabilities $ 676,705 $ 762,756 $ 912,175 $ 875,455 $ 877,763 Total Net Assets $ 927,759 $ 1,054,086 $ 1,042,152 $ 1,115,393 $ 1,213,078 Total Revenues $ 691,006 $ 758,403 $ 674,106 $ 823,066 $ 894,462 Total Expenses $ 655,007 $ 632,076 $ 686,040 $ 749,825 $ 796,777 Endowment Net Assets $ 174,151 $ 226,994 $ 200,766 $ 224,941 $ 252,077 Plant Assets, Net $ 939,450 $ 916,240 $ 893,841 $ 889,752 $ 897,721 Financial and Statistical Highlights 8
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Management and the Board of Trustees of Nova Southeastern University, Inc. Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinion We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Nova Southeastern University, Inc. (the University), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of June 30, 2024, and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the University at June 30, 2024, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS) and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the University and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the University’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements. In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards, we • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Report of Independent Auditors June 30, 2024 and 2023 11
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the University’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements. • Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the University’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit. Report on Summarized Comparative Information We have previously audited the University’s 2023 consolidated financial statements, and we expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those audited consolidated financial statements in our report dated September 29, 2023. In our opinion, the summarized comparative information presented herein as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023, is consistent, in all material respects, with the audited consolidated financial statements from which it has been derived. Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated November 1, 2024, on our consideration of the University’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements, and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the University’s internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the University’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance. Boca Raton, FL November 1, 2024 12
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position June 30, 2024 and 2023 ($ in thousands) ASSETS 2024 2023 Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,719 $ 17,587 Restricted cash 7,904 10,155 Investments 389,116 379,683 Tuition and other receivables, net 47,928 44,934 Pledges receivable, current portion, net 18,669 22,079 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 22,578 14,045 Total current assets 507,914 488,483 Pledges receivable, net 25,209 23,253 Contributions receivable from remainder trusts 224 225 Scholarship funds held in trust by others 2,943 3,593 Designated investments 66,451 57,693 Restricted investments 138,332 107,695 Other investments 322,563 293,546 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 21,290 27,652 Land, buildings, and equipment, net 897,721 889,752 Operating lease right-of-use assets 85,062 74,905 Other assets 23,132 24,051 Total assets $ 2,090,841 $ 1,990,848 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 54,064 $ 50,165 Deferred revenue 80,577 77,335 Current portion of long-term debt 15,915 13,940 Operating lease liabilities, current 21,124 19.898 Other current liabilities 28,670 29,150 Total current liabilities 200,350 190,488 Long-term debt 562,041 580,036 Due to beneficiaries under remainder trusts and annuities 96 99 Accrued insurance cost 15,384 14,460 Deferred revenue 14,785 10,904 Operating lease liabilities 65,961 57,164 Other liabilities 19,146 22,304 Total liabilities 877,763 875,455 Net assets: Without donor restrictions $ 980,099 $ 906,215 With donor restrictions 232,979 209,178 Total net assets 1,213,078 1,115,393 Total liabilities and net assets $ 2,090,841 $ 1,990,848 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 13
Consolidated Statements of Activities June 30, 2024 and 2023 (with summarized financial information for the year ended June 30, 2023) ($ in thousands) Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions 2024 Total 2023 Total REVENUES AND RELEASES Net tuition and fees $ 648,400 $ - $ 648,400 $ 619,170 Contributions and private grants 1,576 34,785 36,361 31,262 Government grants and contracts - 49,036 49,036 36,500 Auxiliary operations 61,197 - 61,197 56,997 Interest and dividends 19,048 2,657 21,705 18,564 Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments 31,920 (613) 31,307 24,357 Net realized gain (loss) on sale of investments 3,331 12,222 15,553 (1,173) Other revenues 24,944 5,959 30,903 37,389 Net assets released from restrictions 80,245 (80,245) - - Total revenues and releases 870,661 23,801 894,462 823,066 EXPENSES Salaries and wages 354,325 - 354,325 338,077 Employee benefits 88,863 - 88,863 79,678 Supplies and services 143,091 - 143,091 130,449 Space and occupancy 80,322 - 80,322 74,490 Depreciation and amortization 45,530 - 45,530 46,237 Interest 22,394 - 22,394 23,874 Other 62,252 - 62,252 57,020 Total expenses 796,777 - 796,777 749,825 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 73,884 23,801 97,685 73,241 Net assets, beginning of year 906,215 209,178 1,115,393 1,042,152 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 980,099 $ 232,979 $ 1,213,078 $ 1,115,393 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 14
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows June 30, 2024 and 2023 ($ in thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 2024 2023 Change in net assets $ 97,685 $ 73,241 Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation expense and amortization of finance lease right-of-use assets 45,530 46,237 Amortization of premiums and issuance costs related to bonds payable (2,080) (2,055) Noncash lease expense 22,293 21,815 Provision for doubtful accounts 8,802 6,547 Loss on disposal of equipment and buildings 325 507 Gain on sale of land (675) - Net realized (gain) loss on sale of investments (15,553) 1,173 Net unrealized gain on investments (31,307) (24,357) Contributions for investment and capital purchases (19,917) (12,384) Decrease (increase) in assets from prior year: Tuition and other receivables (9,318) (8,603) Pledges receivable (1,023) (2,987) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (433) (1,513) Foundation assets - 7,085 Contributions receivable from remainder trust and scholarship funds held in trust by others 1 9 Other assets 917 (2,137) Increase (decrease) in liabilities from prior year: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (983) (9,932) Accrued insurance costs and other current liabilities 100 7,122 Deferred revenue 7,123 2,314 Operating lease liabilities (22,427) (22,679) Other liabilities (2,700) (1,527) Due to beneficiaries under remainder trusts and annuities (3) (6) Net cash provided by operating activities 76,357 77,870 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (56,592) (42,007) Sale of land 1,768 - Sales and maturities of investments 658,346 512,587 Purchases of investments (688,681) (557,003) Net cash used in investing activities (85,159) (86,423) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayment of debt (13,940) (13,460) Decrease in bond deposits with trustees - (13) Lease payments (1,656) (1,346) Contributions for investment and capital purchases 19,917 12,384 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4,321 (2,435) Net (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (4,481) (10,988) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of year 55,394 66,382 CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF YEAR $ 50,913 $ 55,394 Supplemental information: Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 24,600 $ 26,345 Accrued capital expenditures $ 8,217 $ 3,335 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 15
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 2024 and 2023 1. University Organization Nova Southeastern University, Inc. (NSU, or the university) is a not-for-profit, private institution and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3). Founded in 1964, the university offers undergraduate degrees, graduate and first-professional degrees, and certificate programs to more than 20,000 full-time and parttime students in a wide range of fields, including the humanities, biological and environmental sciences, business, counseling, computer and information sciences, conflict resolution, education, couple and family therapy, medicine, dentistry, various other health professions, law, marine science, performing and visual arts, psychology, and other social sciences. In addition to the main Fort Lauderdale/Davie and Oceanographic Campuses in South Florida, courses are taught at 9 regional campuses located across Florida, Puerto Rico, and Colorado; and at limited sites in other states and foreign countries. NSU serves the residents of its community with health, psychology, and law centers; services for children with hearing impairments and autism; and programs for retired professionals. NSU University School offers innovative alternatives in primary and secondary education to children from preschool through grade 12. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Financial Statement Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the university and its wholly owned subsidiaries, NSU Guaranty Insurance Company, Ltd.; NSU Grande Oaks, LLC; NSU Park Plaza, LLC; NSU Health, LLC; and The Pointe Corporate Office Park Property Owners Association, Inc. The latter two legal entities have no financial activity to date. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. NSU classifies its transactions and balances into two categories of net assets according to the absence or existence of donor-imposed restrictions: (1) net assets without donor restrictions and (2) net assets with donor restrictions. Net assets without donor restrictions include transactions and balances without donor-imposed stipulations and may be used to achieve any institutional purpose; however, the Board of Trustees may designate net assets without donor restrictions for a specific purpose. Net assets with donor restrictions include transactions and balances with donor-imposed stipulations that normally expire in time or can be fulfilled by actions of the university. However, certain donor restrictions are perpetual, as they neither expire over time, nor can be fulfilled by actions of the university, requiring the related net assets to be permanently retained. Such permanently retained net assets are included within the net assets with donor restrictions category. The consolidated financial statements include prior-year comparative information summarized in total, but not by net asset class. As this summarized information lacks sufficient detail for presentation in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the data should be read in conjunction with the prior year’s consolidated financial statements. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires NSU to make estimates and assumptions about the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. 16
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 2024 and 2023 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are investments with maturities of 90 days or less when purchased and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Restricted Cash Current restricted cash represents funds related to federal revolving student loan programs (see Note 10) and funds held on behalf of student clubs or organizations in which the university is serving in an agent capacity. Approximately $2.3 million and $2.2 million of long-term restricted cash at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, represents funds contributed in accordance with the joint-use library facility agreement (see Note 14) by NSU and Broward County for capital repair, replacement, and renewal. In accordance with this agreement, these funds are maintained in an interest-bearing account. These funds are reflected as a long-term asset on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position since they are restricted for long-term capital expenditures. Additionally, longterm restricted cash at June 30, 2024 and 2023 includes approximately $9.7 million and $12.9 million, respectively, received in fiscal 2020 from bond proceeds that are restricted for projects included in the university’s capital improvement plan (see Note 9), as well as $9.3 million and $12.5 million at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, that is part of the university’s endowment, and therefore, deemed long-term in nature. NSU has cash balances with banks in excess of FDIC-insured limits, which therefore bear risk, including concentration of credit risk with respect to NSU’s primary banking institutions. The university has not experienced any loss due to this risk. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands). 2024 2023 Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,719 $ 17,587 Restricted cash 7,904 10,155 Long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents 21,290 27,652 Total $ 50,913 $ 55,394 Investments Investments in equity securities with readily determinable market values, debt securities, and assets held in trust are stated at fair value. Investments received as gifts are recorded at fair value at the date of donation. Investments included in current assets have a maturity of three months to five years from the purchase date and are bought and held primarily for the purpose of selling in the near future to fund current operations. Investments are recorded at fair value using the market approach method; unrealized gains and losses are reflected in net unrealized gain or loss on investments. Investments included in long-term assets comprise endowment investments, reported as designated and restricted investments, and other investments. Other investments include those made pursuant to a long-term investment horizon or are intended to support future capital expenditures (including bond proceeds received during fiscal 2022, see Note 9), and therefore, deemed long-term in nature. Investments are subject to market and credit risks customarily associated with debt, equity, and real estate. Investment securities are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market, and credit. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities and the level of uncertainty related to changes in the value 17
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