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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

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The most diverse public university in Florida, Florida Atlantic University serves over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students with ample opportunities for research and groundbreaking scholarship. Every student is given the tools they need to succeed, enjoying meaningful connections with top-tier faculty and future-focused facilities.

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23,694
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
58%
 
Enrolled male students
42%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
65%
 
Part-time students
35%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
42%
 
Adjuncts
58%
 
Faculty Ratio
21:1
Student/teacher ratio
$6,099
In-state tuition cost
$21,655
Out-of-state tuition cost
May 1
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
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Engaged Students

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 91 | 10-19: 286 | 20-29: 607
30-39: 207 | 40-49: 124 | 50-99: 116 | 100+: 121

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 3%
Hispanic/Latinx: 29%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 20%
White, non-Hispanic: 39%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cooperative education program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Weekend college

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 57%
Undergraduates: 20%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Class rank
Academic GPA | Standardized test scores

Considered
Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability | Level of applicant’s interest 

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1030 | 75th Percentile: 1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 520 | 75th Percentile: 610
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 500 | 75th Percentile: 590
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 25

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $6,099
Tuition (out-of-state): $21,655
Room: $8,522
Board: $3,898

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Contact Florida Atlantic University

Contact Admissions

www.fau.edu/admissions
(561) 297-3040
admissions@fau.edu

Main Campus Location

777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 297-3000

Visit Florida Atlantic Online

www.fau.edu

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