Florida Atlantic University
- 4 Year
- Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University
- 4 Year
- Boca Raton, FL
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 4,613 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Our team is working remotely and continues to be accessible via phone and email. We have seen an increase in email volume, so please be patient as we respond as quickly as possible. Our admissions counselors are scheduling 1:1 Skype, FaceTime or Zoom meetings with students, and offering virtual information sessions. Be sure to follow @FAUadmissions on social media. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B
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Florida Atlantic University Rankings
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FAU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1080-1240
ACT Range
22-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$9,861 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,878 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 71%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 285 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 332 responses
- 52%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 332 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities833 Graduates
- Biology437 Graduates
- Psychology386 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies326 Graduates
- Accounting279 Graduates
- Finance265 Graduates
- Business254 Graduates
- Marketing253 Graduates
- Nursing222 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services196 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
13
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
11
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
16,678 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
8,062
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 53%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 383 responses
Poll
- 46%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 457 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
50%
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 responses
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Going into college, I was super nervous about hating the choice I made about which college to go to. Especially with COVID restrictions I was scared to be disappointed and although it was challenging I am happy I decided on FAU and I am thankful for the amazing community I have found here. There are so many Clubs to join, it is almost impossible to not get involved. There are so many clubs that are here to make student life fun and give away free things, shoutout to Program Board! FAU has also worked hard to make sure campus life will return to normal in Fall 2021 and for that i am thankful. Furthermore, the campus is beautiful and laid out very well. The breezeway is a life saver and makes figuring out campus so much easier. As well as, there is so much to do in and outside of campus, Boca Raton is a beautiful city with beautiful beaches. I am very thankful for FAU!
FAU is an exceptional university! I am so glad we chose this school among the other schools in which my daughter was accepted. The school is esteemed from the administration throughout the staff and faculty. The opportunities for growth and internships are made readily available. The welcome committee prior to my child's arrival was the best ever. Each department works hard to keep everything going in an extraordinary fashion. My initial dealings with Financial Aid, Admissions and the Hospitality department convinced me that FAU would be my daughter's school. The diversity is unbelievably head and shoulders above the rest. Needless, to say, we will miss FAU as my daughter is due to graduate this semester.
During this challenging time of COVID-19, I have found myself needing to take multiple online courses in order to stay on track for graduation. I have currently taken World Geography, Physics 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2 Lab, Organic Chemistry Lab, Intro to Physical Chemistry and Interpretation of Fiction online. All teachers were very considerate and they still managed to provide excellent quality material, whether that be through lectures or follow along guides. Not to mention, the tutoring staff is amazing and will answer all your questions promptly! I think the only thing that went awry for me was the Interpretation of Fiction class, not the teaching necessarily, but the grading scale is insane. A 93% is considered an A-. Considering the amount of work and time put into that class, I found that to be unfair. Overall, a wonderful virtual experience!