School Overview
Founded in 1964, Florida Atlantic University, colloquially referred to as Florida Atlantic or FAU, is a public coeducational four-year university based in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to its main campus, Florida Atlantic also has regional campuses and learning centers in several cities throughout Florida, including Ft. Lauderdale, Port Saint Lucie, Jupiter, Davie and Dania Beach. In Fort Pierce, the university also operates a learning center at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, a research and education facility that focuses on biological oceanography, aquaculture, deep sea ecology and ocean engineering.
Florida Atlantic was the first public four-year university in the United States to offer exclusively graduate level education programs. In 1984, the university began offering undergraduate degrees and its total annual enrollment soared from roughly 850 to to nearly 30,000 over the next two decades. FAU students come from all fifty states and over 140 foreign countries. The university has over 100,000 alumni worldwide.
General Information
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Admission Office 777 Glades Road Box 3091 Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 297-3040 (800) 299-4328 Fax: (561) 297-2758 [email protected] Contact: Barbara Pletcher Director of Admissions |
Main Address 777 Glades Road, PO Box 3091 Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 (561) 297-3000 www.fau.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 21,713 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,800 Degree-seeking undergrads: 20,946 Graduate enrollment: 5,184 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 49% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $2,693 | $2,930 | $3,349 | $3,835 | +14.51% |
| Books and Supplies | $748 | $766 | $900 | $924 | +2.67% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,610 | $8,960 | $9,582 | $9,690 | +1.13% |
| Other | $1,506 | $1,544 | $1,608 | $1,652 | +2.74% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $13,557 | $14,200 | $15,439 | $16,101 | +4.29% |
| In-state Off Campus | $3,441 | $3,696 | $4,249 | $4,759 | +12.00% |
| In-state with Family | $3,441 | $3,696 | $4,249 | $4,759 | +12.00% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $4,687 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,072 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $15,083 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,592 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,255 | 86% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,060 | 79% | $9,910,148 | $4,811 |
| • Federal grants | 650 | 25% | $2,663,294 | $4,097 |
| • Pell grants | 650 | 25% | $2,292,647 | $3,527 |
| • Other federal grants | 464 | 18% | $370,647 | $799 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 1,880 | 72% | $5,471,496 | $2,910 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 630 | 24% | $1,775,358 | $2,818 |
| Student loan financial aid | 770 | 29% | $3,635,344 | $4,721 |
| • Federal student loans | 768 | 29% | $3,253,945 | $4,237 |
| • Other student loans | 39 | 1% | $381,399 | $9,779 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 4866 | 1184 | 92 | 177 | 36 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 100 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| City/urban, Community and Regional Planning | 48 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 254 | 37 | 9 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 254 | 15 | 9 | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 1477 | 360 | 6 | – | – |
| Accounting | 277 | 124 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 455 | 209 | 6 | – | – |
| Finance | 206 | – | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | 100 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 47 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 340 | – | – | – | – |
| Non-profit/public/organizational Management | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Real Estate | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Taxation | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 222 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Digital Communication and Media/multimedia | 91 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 131 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 45 | 27 | 5 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 45 | 27 | 5 | – | – |
| Education | 510 | 282 | 23 | – | 36 |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 43 | 1 | – | 8 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 27 | 7 | – | – |
| Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 85 | 15 | – | 28 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 413 | 18 | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 54 | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations Of Education | – | 28 | – | – | – |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | 31 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 146 | 61 | 9 | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 45 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 27 | 14 | 3 | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 31 | 4 | 2 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22 | 5 | 3 | – | – |
| Ocean Engineering | 21 | 23 | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 102 | 20 | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 102 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 31 | 5 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 7 | 2 | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Linguistics | 7 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 350 | 168 | 6 | – | – |
| Audiology/audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | 91 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Science | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 259 | 139 | 4 | – | – |
| History | 50 | 6 | – | – | – |
| History | 50 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 281 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 281 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 135 | 87 | 4 | – | – |
| Public Administration | 35 | 25 | 4 | – | – |
| Social Work | 100 | 62 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 226 | – | – | 177 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 73 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 153 | – | – | 177 | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 25 | 15 | 8 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 25 | 14 | 8 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | – | – | 8 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | – | 8 | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 60 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 60 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 34 | 4 | 5 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 28 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 3 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Psychology | 237 | 15 | 9 | – | – |
| Experimental Psychology | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Physiological Psychology/psychobiology | 15 | – | 5 | – | – |
| Psychology | 220 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Social Psychology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 374 | 40 | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 25 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Economics | 53 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Geography | 13 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 108 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 77 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 98 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 200 | 19 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 160 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Music Management | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 20 | 14 | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Computer Systems B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychobiology/Physiological Psychology B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Florida Atlantic University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (561) 297-3000 |
| Website: | www.fau.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.fau.edu/admissions/Apply_Online.php |
| Address: | 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 30,541 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 41% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 18,100 (59% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,831 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,276 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 77% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,603 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Florida Atlantic University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Florida Atlantic University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 3 | 8 | 12 | 4 | |
| Engineering | 6 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 3 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 5 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 5 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 3 | 1 | 63 | 65 | 20 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Florida Atlantic University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 3 | |||
| Education | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 7 | 8 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Florida Atlantic University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,831 |
| Out-of-state | $17,276 |
| Books and supplies | $1,320 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,657 |
| Out-of-state | $18,446 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,552 | 77% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,047 | 62% | $7,603 |
| Student loan aid | 1,496 | 45% | $6,551 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 14,871 | 58% | $6,481 |
| Federal student loans | 9,651 | 38% | $6,586 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Florida Atlantic University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Florida Atlantic University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 15,907 | 6,531 | 9,376 | Percent admitted | 100% | 58% | 61% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Florida Atlantic University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 30,541 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 25,402 |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,139 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Florida Atlantic University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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