Florida Atlantic University
With campus a short distance from the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Atlantic University is a 4-year public university in southeast Florida. FAU houses 10 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 170 fields of study. In addition to classroom space, the FAU campus features The Center for Ocean Energy Technology and The Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology. FAU also takes advantage of its location, utilizing the ocean and the Everglades for research purposes.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 14 | |
| Other | February 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
23%
Submitting ACT
77%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1166
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
30,155
Total Number of Undergrads
24,799
Classroom Sizes
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,879 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,324 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,536 |
| Books and Supplies | $1264 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,467
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,546
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,089
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
34%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,791
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,613
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$170
Majors
Majors Overview
Majors
102
Most Popular Majors
- Computer science
- Biology/biological sciences, general
- Psychology, general
- Criminal justice/law enforcement administration
- Business administration and management, general
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
329
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
16%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Owls
School Colors
red and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Conference USA
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Miami
West Palm Beach
New York
Orlando
Fort Pierce
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
55%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,300
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