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Florida Atlantic University
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  • 4 Year
  • BOCA RATON, FL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade 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 17,651 undergraduate students. The Florida Atlantic acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Biology, and Psychology. Graduating 62% of students, Florida Atlantic alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,200.

About

777 GLADES RD ADMINISTRATION BLDG ROOM 339
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Conference USA

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
81%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1200
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
$9,711 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,334 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%

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. 306 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 369 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 369 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
3
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    61%
  • Online
    39%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
17,651 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9,523
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 252 responses
  • Diversity
    25%
  • Interesting
    21%
  • Bright
    11%
  • Either super rich or dirt poor
    8%
  • Rich
    7%
  • Interested
    7%
  • Everyone is extremely friendly and liberal
    6%

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. 420 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 494 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 278 responses
  • Diverse
    37%
  • Convient, diverse, stable and awesome. I love it.
    21%
  • Convenient to home
    9%
  • Fun
    9%
  • Stable
    6%
  • Lack of student involvement
    5%
  • Boring
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
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. 197 responses

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