Florida Atlantic University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Boca Raton, FL

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$2,522

Avg in-state tuition

$14,374

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Florida Atlantic University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Florida Atlantic University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Boca Raton, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,457, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,522, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,374.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

75% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1060-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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31k

Students enrolled

97%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

40%

Hispanic

27%

Black

20%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

4%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

34

Total Online Enrollment

29,962

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

84% On-campus

16% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 19% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 25% online

Doctorate Check Bold 13% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $2,522 $14,374
Graduate $5,467 $16,695

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,248
On-campus room and board $12,030
On-campus other expenses $6,618
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,154
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,386
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,368

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,418 $34,270
Off-campus without family $23,310 $35,162
Off-campus with family $11,138 $22,990

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

60%

Institution Grant Aid

58%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,546
State Grant Aid $6,150
Institution Grant Aid $4,089
Pell Grant Aid $6,231

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC