Florida Atlantic University Overview
Florida Atlantic University is a Top 100 Public University and a leader in research, opportunity and student success. With six campuses along Florida’s southeast coast, FAU gives students access to world-class faculty, 170+ degree programs, strong career connections and an unmatched college experience in one of the country’s most exciting regions.
FAU’s largest Boca Raton campus offers modern academic and recreational facilities, a vibrant subtropical setting and connections to South Florida industries, helping students gain real-world experience and prepare for what’s next. FAU graduates earn the second-highest starting salaries in Florida, and the University’s debt-to-salary ratio is among the lowest in the state.
FAU is also home to the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, located on the John D. MacArthur campus in nearby Jupiter. Recognized among the nation’s top honors colleges and programs, Wilkes offers small, all-honors classes, expert faculty, a residential liberal arts experience and access to nearby world-class research institutes.
Acceptance Rate:
59%
Average Net Price:
$11,451
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1183
Florida Atlantic University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,879 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,324 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,536 |
| Books and Supplies | $1256 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,334
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,554
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,222
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
60%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7049
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,554
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$85,143,232
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$22,502,637
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,926
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,613
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$170
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,888
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,442
Florida Atlantic University Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
24268
Students Applied
73%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1821
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 12 | |
| Other | February 15 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
22%
Submitting ACT
78%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1183
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Florida Atlantic University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
32,000
Total Number of Undergrads
24,191
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
102
Faculty Overview
0
100
65%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Florida Atlantic University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
110
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
329
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
16%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Owls
School Colors
red and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
245
Total Female Athletes
253
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Florida Atlantic University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
Florida Atlantic University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$62,980
Top 5 Cities
Miami
West Palm Beach
New York
Orlando
Fort Pierce
Top 5 Employers
Florida Atlantic University
Broward County Public Schools
Palm Beach State College
Office Depot
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,613
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$170
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