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Florida Atlantic University

#12 in Top Public Universities in Florida
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 4,158 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    A-
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B
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Florida Atlantic is an above-average public university located in Boca Raton, Florida in the Miami Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 16,252 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Florida Atlantic acceptance rate is 60%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Biology, and Psychology. Graduating 50% of students, Florida Atlantic alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,200.
About Florida Atlantic University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Conference USA
Address
777 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Website
fau.edu
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Florida Atlantic University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
950-1140
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$11,303/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $9,217/ year
  • $30-48k
    $11,092/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,355/ year
  • $76-110k
    $16,846/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,005/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
24:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
71%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.285 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.305 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.305 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    875 Graduates
  • Biology
    380 Graduates
  • Psychology
    357 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    345 Graduates
  • Accounting
    287 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    258 Graduates
  • Finance
    219 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    210 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    207 Graduates
  • Marketing
    205 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
16,252Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 189 responses
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  • Diversity
    24%
  • Interesting
    23%
  • Bright
    12%
  • Rich
    8%
  • Either super rich or dirt poor
    8%
  • Everyone is extremely friendly and liberal
    7%
  • Interested
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.356 responses
Poll
45%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.430 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 214 responses
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  • Diverse
    40%
  • Convient, diverse, stable and awesome. I love it.
    19%
  • Convenient to home
    10%
  • Fun
    10%
  • Stable
    7%
  • Lack of student involvement
    5%
  • Boring
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
50%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.191 responses
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My experience so far has been great! Many professors welcome you with open arms and you can see that they really want to teach. It is a clean university and there are plenty of clubs to join or places to hang out at. There are also places to study and you can always ask for extra help if needed. There are many different varieties to eat at and the university is very diverse. There is always something to do and most days there are stands on the Breezeway that inform you about clubs, other universities or programs that individuals can join. Also the advisers are great and they will do everything they can to help out.
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This is a great university for those looking for a diverse and immersive college experience! Going here was a great decision. There are always activities going on around campus to keep students involved and feeling well. The administration in most offices should be replaced (registrar, controller, housing) but other than that its a great university with faculty that actually care and know what they're talking about.

Also our sports are awesome for being C-USA division!
If you're someone who wants to experience going to a larger university then this is the place for you! FAU has over 30,000 students and is able to comfortably accommodate these students with parking and food choices. There is a very large clean library where you can easily find a cozy quiet nook to do your studying in. Overall, the campus is generally very clean and has a lot of interesting animals roaming it like raccoons, iguanas, ducks, and cats! You won't regret spending your undergrade, or even graduate years at FAU!