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Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is a large, public institution located in Boca Raton, fl. Founded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University offers undergraduate degrees in 214 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
24,876 undergraduates
$4,879 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Florida Atlantic University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 66.1%
SAT score average 1127
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

March
14
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Florida Atlantic University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 24:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
24 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Biology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $4,879
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,536
Books & supplies $1,256
Other expenses $6,174
Cost of attendance* $24,845
Average financial aid package $16,586
Estimated cost $8,259 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,324
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,536
Books & supplies $1,256
Other expenses $6,174
Cost of attendance* $37,290
Average financial aid package $16,586
Estimated cost $20,704 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Florida Atlantic University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,876, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

31,607

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
16%
Hispanic American %
26%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Florida Atlantic University, students love their American Society of Civil Engineers, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, FL 33431
5612973000
www.fau.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

American society of civil engineers

Dive club

Pre-law society

Submarine club

American criminal justice society

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Florida Atlantic University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Florida Atlantic University?

Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Atlantic University? 

The acceptance rate for Florida Atlantic University is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Florida Atlantic University?

The average high school GPA for Florida Atlantic University students was 3.83.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Florida Atlantic University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Florida Atlantic University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,380.

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