School Summary

Florida Atlantic University


General Information:

Founded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University is seated on 850 acres located in Palm Beach county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 23:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1350. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

777 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL
33431-6424
For more information call: 561 297-3000. This school has a website at https://www.fau.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.fau.edu/admissions/Apply_Online.php


Application Deadline: March
Application Fee: $30
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,099.00 $21,665.00
Room and Board $15,860.00 $15,860.00
Fees $992.25 $992.25
Total $22,951.25 $38,517.25

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.fau.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 4.21% 3.4%
600-699 30.31% 21.23%
500-599 57.29% 58.97%
400-499 8.19% 15.74%
300-399 0% 0.67%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 4.54%
24-29 40.56%
18-23 51.5%
12-17 3.41%
6-11 0.41%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 14%
11-25% 29.00%
26-50% 39.00%
Under 50% 18.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rock climbing, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Weight lifting, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Ice hockey, Rock climbing, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Volleyball


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 10,617
Female 14,101
Total 24,718


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 13,229
Female 17,620
Total 30,849

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 4%
African American 17%
Hispanic 28%
Native American 0%
White 42%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 86%
At Least 25 Years Old 14%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 88%
Out Of State 12%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 22%
Live Off Campus 78%


Homecoming, Fall Festival, Festival of Nations

American Society of Civil Engineers, Dive Club, Pre-Law Society, Submarine Club, American Criminal Justice Society


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 04.0902                                           Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 30.7001                                           Data Science, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 38.0206                                           Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • 42.2707                                           Social Psychology
  • 42.2706                                           Behavioral Neuroscience
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.1202                                           Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 14.2401                                           Ocean Engineering
  • 04.0301                                           City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
  • 14.3801                                           Surveying Engineering
  • 04.0401                                           Environmental Design/Architecture
  • 52.1501                                           Real Estate
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 40.0699                                           Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
  • 43.9999                                           Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.