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Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University

Overview

Student Population
30,208
National Rank
#477
Florida Atlantic University overview
Location Boca Raton, Florida
Online fau.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Florida Atlantic University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation Undergrad/Graduate

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 15,176 prospective students applied, and 9,107 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,791 enrolled in the school.  18,527 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11,681 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $2,522 plus fees of $2,309. FAU is ranked 477 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Average 
Florida Atlantic University overview
SAT 1130/1290
ACT 21/26
GPA 3.46
Applications Accepted
60% 
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Applications Due May 1, 2019
Applicant Competition Low
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Annual Cost to Attend

Florida Resident Tuition
$2,522
In State Costs for Florida Atlantic University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,208
Other Fees$2,309
Room and Board $11,906
Budget for Other Expenses$5,414
Total One Year Cost$23,359
Out of State Tuition
$14,374
Out of State Costs for Florida Atlantic University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,208
Other Fees$2,309
Room and Board $11,906
Budget for Other Expenses$5,414
Total One Year Cost$35,211
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$46,200 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
43% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Florida Atlantic University students
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.

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