Florida Atlantic University
- 4 Year
- BOCA RATON, FL
Florida Atlantic University
- 4 Year
- BOCA RATON, FL
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 4,896 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B
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About
Florida Atlantic University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
FAU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1200
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$8,771 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,013 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 291 responses57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 355 responses52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 355 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities811 Graduates
- Biology488 Graduates
- Psychology343 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies313 Graduates
- Business303 Graduates
- Accounting299 Graduates
- Finance253 Graduates
- Nursing252 Graduates
- Marketing223 Graduates
- Health Service Preparatory Studies211 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
3
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
17,651 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9,523
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 406 responsesPoll
46%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 480 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 191 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Florida Atlantic University Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 4,896 reviews
I find Florida Atlantic's location to be the best part about it. FAU is so close to the beach, and fun nightlife isn't too far either. You can drive for 15-20 minutes in almost any direction and end up finding something/somewhere fun! Boca's not your typical "college town" with frat and sorority houses, but it does have its own charm.
However, I think FAU can make some improvements in their parking, housing, and dining departments. Students who barely have enough to keep themselves afloat get ticketed in absurd amounts. Where should we park then? Some dorms don't even have parking lots. The ones that do fill up quickly. Yet, we end up "punished" for trying to adapt to this pitfall. In terms of housing, FAU either needs more (cleaner, nicer) dorms, or a more strict acceptance policy. People who have nowhere else to go, and have given thousands of dollars to this institution are now scrambling for options since they want to prioritize the incoming (far too large) freshman class.
However, I think FAU can make some improvements in their parking, housing, and dining departments. Students who barely have enough to keep themselves afloat get ticketed in absurd amounts. Where should we park then? Some dorms don't even have parking lots. The ones that do fill up quickly. Yet, we end up "punished" for trying to adapt to this pitfall. In terms of housing, FAU either needs more (cleaner, nicer) dorms, or a more strict acceptance policy. People who have nowhere else to go, and have given thousands of dollars to this institution are now scrambling for options since they want to prioritize the incoming (far too large) freshman class.
I have had such a great time at FAU for the past year. Both Boca and Jupiter are such wonderful places to be in; the areas are relatively safe, bustling with life, and help me develop people skills and get out in the world. The facilities are top tier and the staff really care about my path in life. I have met future bridesmaids, fell in love with academia, and felt so free yet supported in college. All my classes have been really great and very helpful for my career goal. There have been bumps in the road, but the tutoring, support/therapy groups, friends, and overall faculty/staff/students have been incredible. The housing is also comfortable and beautiful. The alumni network is great; I have made friends with people who walk by and see my Owl sticker or my shirt. They are always so curious as to how school is, and I cannot help but gush about how wonderful it has been so far. To many more years!
FAU has been essential in my growth as a student and professional. I will always be grateful for all of the mentorship I have received throughout my journey here at FAU, specifically the department of Urban and Regional Planning, Transfer Student Services and the Military and Veteran Success Center. I am also grateful to have made such meaningful connections through my sorority Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated that of which I am now the President and Veteran Owls; all thanks to FAU!