School Information

62.7
Total Cost $15,439
Total Enrollment 27,637
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Florida Atlantic University

http://www.fau.edu/
777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991
(561) 297-3000

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General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Florida Atlantic University, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 48.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,426), and 31% receive loans ($6,793 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,582.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Florida Atlantic University is $9,477 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Florida Atlantic University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $3,349
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,026
Tuition Graduate in State $4,340
Tuition Graduate Out of State $15,083
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,439
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $26,116
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 14,532 people applied to Florida Atlantic University. Of the applicants, 46.0% were admitted (47.0% male & 46.0% female ) and 39.0% accepted (41.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 22,843 undergraduate students at Florida Atlantic University, 42.0% are part-time. A majority (68.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 65.0% of the 4,794 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     86.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     69.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     15.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     38.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline June 1st and April 1st
Admissions Office Phone 561.297.3040
Admissions Office Email marketing@fau.edu
Admissions Office Address Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 Attn: Admissions
Admissions Transfer URL www.fau.edu/admissions/transfer.php
Admissions Website http://www.edref.com/school_list/florida-atlantic-university-boca-raton (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.fau.edu/admissions/Apply_Online.php
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Florida Atlantic University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Florida Atlantic University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 6
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 8
 
Florida Atlantic University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 87 14
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 56
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 31 14
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 7
Women's Studies 7
Biological and biomedical sciences 240 51 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 240 14 11
Biomedical Sciences, General 37
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 307 7
Accounting 235 69
Business Administration and Management, General 323 220 7
Finance, General 193 2
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 22
International Business/Trade/Commerce 96
Management Information Systems, General 50
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 204
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 7
Real Estate 19
Taxation 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 198 7
Communication and Media Studies, Other 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 135
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 63
Computer and information sciences and support services 46 35 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 46 35 3
Education 44 494 240 31
Art Teacher Education 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 14 40 2
Curriculum and Instruction 2 37 5
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 28 82 22
Elementary Education and Teaching 421 18
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 9
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 13
Music Teacher Education 6
Reading Teacher Education 29
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 4
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 13
Social Science Teacher Education 14
Special Education and Teaching, General 36 5 2
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 1
Engineering 177 47 7
Civil Engineering, General 60 8
Computer Engineering, General 21 16 1
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 40 9 2
Mechanical Engineering 28 8 2
Ocean Engineering 28 6 2
Engineering technologies/technicians 1
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 1
English language and literature/letters 121 21
Creative Writing 13
English Language and Literature, General 121 8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 21 16
French Language and Literature 3 1
Linguistics 9 8
Spanish Language and Literature 9 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 311 144 6
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 11
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 85 15
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 226 118 6
History 61 13
History, General 61 13
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 157 215 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 55
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 157 160 1
Mathematics and statistics 24 12 4
Applied Mathematics 2
Mathematics, General 24 10 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 10
Natural resources and conservation 2
Environmental Science 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 56 15
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 56 15
Philosophy and religious studies 13
Jewish/Judaic Studies 2
Philosophy 11
Physical sciences 59 9 7
Chemistry, General 37 1 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 14 7
Physics, General 8 1 2
Psychology 254 14 3
Experimental Psychology 1
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 20 2
Psychology, General 231 14
Social Psychology 3
Public administration and social service professions 162 77 1
Public Administration 41 17 1
Social Work 121 60
Security and protective services 267 7
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 7
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 267
Social sciences 344 46
Anthropology 19 6
Economics, General 31 15
Geography 11 5
Political Science and Government, General 110 10
Social Sciences, General 63
Sociology 110 10
Visual and performing arts 174 17
Art/Art Studies, General 135
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
Music Management and Merchandising 10
Music, General 16 8
 
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