Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1961Small citySEVP certified
About
Florida Atlantic University (Florida Atlantic or FAU) is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. The university is a member of the State University System of Florida and has satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. FAU was established as Florida's fifth public university and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". FAU has quickly grown to become one of the largest institutions in the state by enrollment. Florida Atlantic offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs within its 10 colleges. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$17,324
- Estimated total for international students
- US$36,999
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$4,879
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,554
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 23,757
- Graduate students
- 6,731
- International undergraduates
- 3%
- Students per teacher
- 24 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 66%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 530–610 · Maths 510–590
- ACT
- 21–26
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$61,062
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (210)
Bachelor's degrees60 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental DesignEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicOcean EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSurveying EngineeringSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees59 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarine SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchOcean EngineeringPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems Science and TheoryTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees21 subjects
Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsOcean EngineeringPhysicsPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologySpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
MedicineMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates33 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringArea StudiesBiology, GeneralCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsEducation, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInsuranceInternational BusinessManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSurveying EngineeringTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates33 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCivil EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInsuranceLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesOcean EngineeringPhilosophyPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.