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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · City · 23,757 students
WebsiteCommon AppForbes rankingScorecard
Mar 12 · Rolling admission · in 161 days
Checked Sep 2026 · fau.edu
$8,752
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$56,746
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
66%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located just miles from the Atlantic coastline, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a rapidly ascending public research institution best known for its premier programs in ocean engineering, marine biology, nursing, and business. FAU distinguishes itself through cutting-edge biomedical and marine research partnerships with world-renowned organizations like the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, diverse community that pairs a sunny South Florida lifestyle with surging school spirit fueled by competitive NCAA Division I athletics.

Wikipedia:Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. The university is a member of the State University System of Florida and has satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. FAU was established as Florida's fifth public university and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".

Location
Boca Raton, FL, 33431-0991 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
FLL · Fort Lauderdale
21 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,879$17,324
Housing & food (on campus)$15,860$15,860
Books & supplies$1,320$1,320
Cost of attendance$21,522$47,934
Average net price$8,752Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,324
In-state: $4,879
Housing & food (on campus)$15,860
Books & supplies$1,320
Cost of attendance$47,934
In-state: $21,522
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,752
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.fau.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Florida Atlantic University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$22,888
Housing$10,524
Food$5,308
Books & supplies$1,368
Personal expenses$4,756
Transportation$3,090
Total published by the school$47,934
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,022
$30–48k
$4,135
$48–75k
$8,106
$75–110k
$14,440
$110k+
$16,854
Merit aid · 2024-25
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$1,828
First-years who got one613
Source: Florida Atlantic University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
50%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
24%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 28% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 10% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,647
10 yrs after entry$56,746
Debt
Median at graduation$17,236
Monthly payment$183
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.8k
90th percentile$31,250
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Required
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1127
R 530–610 · M 510–590
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 21–26 · E 20–25 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1200
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Rolling admission
Mar 12 2027
in 161 days · Decision An option that…
Decisions come as applications arrive, so apply early.
Checked Sep 2026 · fau.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
24 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$28,064
Independent
30%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
25%
Race & ethnicity
White
43%
Hispanic
29%
Black
16%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,647
After 10 yrs
$56,746
Biology, General389
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing347
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General330
Psychology, General315
Business Administration, Management and Operations311
Criminal Justice and Corrections292
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General292
Marketing272
Finance and Financial Management Services252
Accounting and Related Services215
Computer and Information Sciences, General180
Communication and Media Studies173
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness173
Social Work160
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication151
Political Science and Government124
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$398M
Full-time faculty
75%
Faculty salary
$10,706/mo
Teaching spend
$9,412
per student
Federal loans
26%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$88M research spending · 124 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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