Overview
Student Population
| Location | Boca Raton, Florida |
| Online | fau.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Boca Raton, Florida, Florida Atlantic University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,120 prospective students applied, and 10,156 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,163 enrolled in the school. 18,562 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11,210 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $2,522 plus fees of $2,309. FAU is ranked 632 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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FAU is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Florida Atlantic University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#632 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#213 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Florida
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1240 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Florida Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,208 |
| Other Fees | $2,309 |
| Room and Board | $11,896 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,235 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,208 |
| Other Fees | $2,309 |
| Room and Board | $11,896 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,087 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Education | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133669 IPEDS survey data for Florida Atlantic University.
Current students may use the Florida Atlantic University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.