Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Florida Atlantic University occupies a main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, situated between Miami and West Palm Beach along the state's southeast coast. Established in 1961 as part of the state university system, FAU's 850-acre campus features Mediterranean-style architecture and preserves natural areas including a protected pine forest. The university operates additional satellite locations throughout South Florida, including prominent campuses in Davie and Jupiter. FAU offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in business, engineering, nursing, and ocean engineering?leveraging its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean for marine research initiatives. The university maintains multiple residence halls housing students on its main campus and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Owls, participating in Conference USA.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
FAU is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Florida Atlantic University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#678 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#228 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Florida
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1210 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.74 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Florida Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 |
| Other Fees | $2,357 |
| Room and Board | $12,536 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,174 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,845 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 |
| Other Fees | $2,357 |
| Room and Board | $12,536 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,174 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,697 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025