59%

Acceptance Rate

$10,143

Avg.Financial Aid

001481

FAFSA Code

Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.fau.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    29,772

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Florida Atlantic University is a public institution with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, and satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. 

Florida Atlantic University was established in 1961 as the first public university in southeast Florida, offering only upper-division and graduate-level courses. Initial enrollment was only 867 students, increasing in 1984 when the university admitted its first lower-division undergraduate students. The university started focussing on research along with improvement as a traditional university.

The university promotes academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement, and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.

The University is committed to excellence at all levels of the educational and creative experience, to success for all students. The University values lifelong learning because it encourages the continual use of the mind. 

It has raised admissions standards, increased research funding, built new facilities, and established notable partnerships with major research institutions.

FAU has a current student population of 29,772 with a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Diversity is one of the USP of the university. More than half of their students are classified as minority or international, making FAU the most diverse public university in Florida. 

The female population is overall higher than the male with 56%. White American students constitute 42 % of the population followed by 19 % black, 26 % Hispanic, and some others. 

FAU has 10 colleges that offer more than 170 bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degrees. Florida Atlantic University is classified among R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity.

FAU provides 51 online programs. These programs are in the fields of Nursing, Accounting, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Business Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, and many others. 

These online programs offered by the university are flexible and self-paced. The university provides an informative and exhaustive syllabus of the traditional classroom program without the constraints of semester schedule or class timings.

Florida Atlantic University Accreditation

Florida Atlantic University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

777 Glades Rd Administration Bldg. Room 339

Rankings

FAU had started as a small institution, but over the years it has grown considerably and is now a nationally and internationally recognized university.

The rankings given below are a proof of that.

  • Forbes has ranked it 581 among the best universities in the USA.

  • US news & world report has ranked it 281st in its national university ranking. The same source has ranked it 924th in its global university ranking. 

  • Times has placed it between 801- 1000 in its global university ranking.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    59%

  • SAT Range

    1080 - 1240

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    21 - 25

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $30

  • Accept Common App

    None

Florida Atlantic University follows a selective admission process which is very competitive. With the rise in its reputation, the competition is growing year after year. In recent years, FAU has increased its admission requirements for prospective freshmen.

The application process is online with the last date to apply to be May 01.

Overall the admission process follows the following steps.

Step - 1 Submit the online application form

Step - 2 Self-report your academic record and test scores

Step - 3 Letter of recommendation

Step - 4 Statement of Purpose

Step - 5 Acceptance

Additionally, an application must've maintained the SAT range of 1080-1240 and the ACT range of 21 - 25.

 

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $9,486

  • Average Annual Cost

    $2,522

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,208

  • Other Fees

    $2,309

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $11,896

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $6,300

Total One Year Cost

$24,235

Among the top 500 universities in the USA, FAU is one of the cheapest institutions. By joining FAU, you can get quality education at a top college for a very reasonable fee. 

The total one year cost to attend the University comes out to be $ 24,235.

The net price is $ 9,486 and the average annual cost is $ 2,522.

The fee includes tuition fee and other costs like 

Books & supplies - $ 1,208

Room & board - $ 11,896

Other expenses - $ 6,300

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

21:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

82%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

78%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$2,692

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...

    459 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    416 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    380 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    357 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    345 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    287 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    258 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    219 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    345 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    287 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    258 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    219 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    210 Graduates

  • Social Work

    207 Graduates

  • Marketing

    205 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    198 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    186 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    184 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    145 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    133 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    127 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    124 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    123 Graduates

  • Sociology

    113 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    109 Graduates

  • Research and Experimental Psycholog...

    108 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    105 Graduates

  • Economics

    91 Graduates

  • International Business

    91 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    75 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    57 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    56 Graduates

  • Education, General

    55 Graduates

  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement,...

    50 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    49 Graduates

  • History

    43 Graduates

  • Architecture

    42 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    42 Graduates

  • Ocean Engineering

    38 Graduates

  • City/Urban, Community and Regional...

    36 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    35 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    34 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    31 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    30 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    30 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    26 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    24 Graduates

  • Environmental Design

    23 Graduates

  • Music

    20 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    19 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    19 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    15 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    15 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    14 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    12 Graduates

  • Physics

    12 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    12 Graduates

  • Surveying Engineering

    6 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

24,376

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

Full-time / Part-time

67% / 33%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

42%

Unknown

1%

Black

19%

Hispanic

27%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

11%

Out Of State

88%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,066 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

17%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,100/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,864/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,864/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Owls

School Colors

red and blue

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Conference USA

Total Male Athletes

245

Total Female Athletes

253

Intramural Sports

9

Sports Club

32

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Beach Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,950 per year. The students at Florida Atlantic University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,864 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 43% and 57%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$43,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,500 - $30,531

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$130 - $317

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

70%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,143

Students Receiving Federal Grants

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,227

Students Receiving State Aid

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,236

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,769

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$14,384

$30K - $48K

$12,226

$48K - $75K

$7,869

$75K - $110K

$3,069

> $110K

$2,051

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,142,698

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$14,191,079

While the cost to FAU is quite low, the university recognizes the need for students who can't afford it. It provides financial assistance schemes to those students.

The aid is provided in order for the students to pay fees or meet other academic-related expenses. The financial support schemes are implemented in multiple formats like loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities. Eligible students who wish to get these facilities are required to fill in the FAFSA form.

Florida Atlantic University federal school code is 001481

The various aids provided are mentioned below.

  • Federal Aids such as Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, Iraq, and Afghanistan Service Grant, and the Federal Work-Study option. The average aid is $6,227 and last year, 39 % of students availed them. 

  • Florida State Scholarships and Grants include the Florida Student Assistance Grant, First Generation Matching Grant Program, and Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The average aid is $ 4,236 and last year, 53 % of students availed them. 

  • FAU Grant, FAU Academic Achievement Grant, FAU Academic Grant, AAC Behavioral Health Academic Program, AIA Palm beach Scholarship, Baby Gear Guide Scholarship, and Benjamin.A.Gilman International Scholarship Program are provided as Institutional Aid.  The average aid is $ 4,769 and last year, 51 % of students availed them.

  • Military Aids are also provided at the university. This includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Tuition Assistance program.

FAU Financial Aid Office

If you have any queries regarding your eligibility for the FAFSA form, you can contact the financial aid office at the below address. 

Campus Address & Phone:

777 Glades Road, Bldg. SU-80 Rm. 233

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Tel: 561-297-3530  Fax 561-297-3517

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday - 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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