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Florida Atlantic University

Also known as: FAU

📍 Boca Raton, Florida🏛️ Urban Setting👥 23,757 Undergrads🔗 www.fau.edu

Overview

Florida Atlantic University is a very large public research university in Boca Raton, Florida. It enrolls about 23,757 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 66%. Graduates earn a median of $56,746 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

66%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,127

530–610

Net Price

$8,752

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

63%

Retention

84%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$56,746

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

66.1%

SAT Average

1,127

ACT Composite

21–26

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200530 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200510 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$4,879

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$17,324

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$21,522

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$8,752

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$3,022
$30,001 – $48,000	$4,135
$48,001 – $75,000	$8,106
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,440
$110,001 +	$16,854

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

26.3%

Academics & Programs

Florida Atlantic University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.2%

Health Professions

11.4%

Interdisciplinary Studies

9.3%

Psychology

7.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.1%

Communication & Journalism

5.8%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

5.4%

Social Sciences

4.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

63%

On-Time (4yr)

50%

Retention (FT)

84%

% Earning >$25K

76%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,647

8 years

$51,826

10 years

$56,746

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

72.5%

White

61.8%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

42.5%

Black or African American

16.3%

Asian

3.8%

Hispanic / Latino

28.9%

Two or more races

4.0%

International

3.0%

Gender

Women

57.3%

Men

42.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florida Atlantic University hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 66%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1127.

How much does Florida Atlantic University cost?

In-state tuition is $4,879, and out-of-state is $17,324. Average net price after financial aid is $8,752.

What is Florida Atlantic University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Interdisciplinary Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Florida Atlantic University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 63%, and 84% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.