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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Florida Atlantic is an above-average public university located in Boca Raton, Florida in the Miami Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 17,651 undergraduate students. The Florida Atlantic acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Biology, and Nursing. Graduating 62% of students, Florida Atlantic alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,200.
About
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
- Branch of
- State University System of Florida
About Florida Atlantic...
- Common App Accepted
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Conference USA
Compare to Other Colleges
- Florida
- Boca Raton
Florida Atlantic University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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FAU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1200
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into FAU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Florida Atlantic University
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Net Price
$9,711/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,334/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.308 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.371 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.371 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
724 Graduates
Biology
494 Graduates
Nursing
374 Graduates
372 Graduates
323 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
320 Graduates
Marketing
299 Graduates
278 Graduates
Accounting
272 Graduates
Health Service Preparatory Studies
260 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
6
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
3
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
3
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
0%
On Campus
61%
Online
39%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
17,651Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9,523
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
254 responses
Diversity
25%
Interesting
21%
Bright
11%
Either super rich or dirt poor
9%
Rich
7%
Interested
7%
Everyone is extremely friendly and liberal
6%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.422 responses
Poll
46%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.496 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
280 responses
Diverse
37%
Convient, diverse, stable and awesome. I love it.
21%
Convenient to home
9%
Fun
9%
Stable
6%
Lack of student involvement
5%
Boring
4%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.198 responses
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Florida Atlantic University Reviews
Rating 3.66 out of 5 4,988 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
While at FAU, Covid hit and so I had to attend school remotely mid-semester. My research instructor really went above and beyond to make sure we, as well as she, transitioned well during this period of time. She went the extra mile to make sure assignments were understood and made herself available with any questions or concerns.
Unfortunately, because of Covid, there wasn’t really much I could do. I did, however, enjoy a few football games before Covid and by the time I was ready to graduate, my class was the first to have their graduation following Covid.
Before 2020, besides going to the football games, I spent alot of time in the library. Spacious, only crowded during finals, team projects were fun there too. There’s private rooms to study, media to use, and Dunkin Donuts in the library. PRICELESS!
My time at FAU was a great experience! I miss my time there and wish I could’ve done more.
- Alum
- 23 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Since I had started college at Florida Atlantic University in the Fall 2022, I had experienced many things that made me rethinking transferring to a different college. When I first started, I had my mind set on transferring to a better ranked university in my second year. However, FAU has soon began feeling like home. The education provided by the university, as well as the professors are incredible. The instructors are helpful and understanding. The campus life along with the diversity and activities among students contribute to the welcoming factor it gives to the new or transferring students. While there are some issues with the housing, the university is trying to remediate it by building new dorms that should be finalized by 2026. Overall, I believe the choice I made by choosing to attend FAU has been one of the greatest choice I had ever made. I will never regret attending it, considering all the connections and friends I had made in the two years since I started studying here.
- Junior
- 22 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is place where it is a fun area to study. Students can participate in a wide range of programs and interact with eminent academics who pique their interest and motivation for learning. One of my favorite programs that FAU put a lot emphasis on is studying abroad and exploring different places.
FAU's campus life is vibrant, with student going to thought-provoking lectures, and joining groups to meet others who are passionate about similar things. Like every community, FAU has room for improvement. For example, there is an effort to make the campus more interactive; the campus is not as lively as it used to be. Enhancing support services is also recommended in order to provide every kid the tools they require in order to succeed both academically and emotionally. By addressing these areas for development, FAU keeps developing into a place where students thrive in addition to learning, setting them up for success beyond graduation.
- Senior
- a month ago
