Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,131
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Boca Raton, Florida, FAU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that FAU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Florida Atlantic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

FAU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,879

Cost of attendance at Florida Atlantic University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,324

Cost of attendance at Florida Atlantic University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Florida Atlantic University received on average $11,013 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,013

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,076	36%	$6,706	$7,216,028
Other Federal Grant	1,076	36%	$6,747	$7,260,028
State Grant/Scholarships	1,803	61%	$7,052	$12,714,917
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,820	61%	$3,813	$6,940,348
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,444	82%	$11,013	$26,915,293

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Atlantic University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Atlantic University students is 55.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.3%.

55.4%

asian 59.5% 72 students
African American 54.2% 287 students
white 55.4% 841 students
unknown 42.3% 11 students
hispanic 56.2% 473 students
International Students 61.1% 33 students
Mixed Race 53.7% 87 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Florida Atlantic University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Atlantic University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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