Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

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Tuition & Fees

$11,053

$23,498

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

22

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 19,734
Declined 4,534
Total Received 24,268
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Public

24,191

undergraduate students

5,401

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University is a public research university that is known for its strong programs in the sciences, engineering, and health care. It is located on an 850-acre campus in Boca Raton, Florida—15 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 29,592
Established in 1961
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

850-acre, suburban campus in Boca Raton (population: 98,150), 15 miles from Fort Lauderdale; branch campuses in Dania, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, North Palm Beach, and Port St. Lucie. Served by bus and train; major airports serve Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach (20 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL
33431-6424

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
15%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
57%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
48%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
520
75th
590
25th
500
75th
25
25th
19
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 19,734
Declined 4,534
Total Received 24,268

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 561 297-3530
F: 561 297-3517

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, diving, ice hockey, judo, karate, kiteboarding, lacrosse, paintball, power lifting, rugby, running, sailing, skydiving, soccer, surfing, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, diving, karate, lacrosse, rugby, running, sailing, skydiving, soccer, softball, surfing, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, basketball, Brazilian jujitsu, dodgeball, flag football, golf, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, tae kown do, tennis

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Conference USA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Artificial Intelligence yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Behavioral Neuroscience yes yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Clinical/Medical Social Work yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Economics, General yes yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational Psychology yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Finance, General yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes yes
Geography yes yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
Health/Medical Physics yes
History, General yes yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Linguistics yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes yes
Marine Sciences yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Management yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Nursing Science yes
Ocean Engineering yes yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes yes
Surveying Engineering yes
Systems Science and Theory yes
Taxation yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biological Sciences
  2. Psychology
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

29,592

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

82%

24,191
students

Female
58%
13,968

Male
42%
10,223

18%

5,401
students

Female
61%
3,289

Male
39%
2,112

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

67%

16,166
students

Female
58%
9,395

Male
42%
6,771

33%

8,025
students

Female
57%
4,573

Male
43%
3,452

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
18%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
28%
Hispanic/Latino
40%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 2.25
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 89
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Colombia
Haiti
Mexico
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center

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