Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Public
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Florida Atlantic University admitted 58.2% of applicants university-wide (24,023 of 41,299).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 58.2% | 24,023 | 41,299 |
| In-state | 65.3% | 16,345 | 25,020 |
| Out-of-state | 46.2% | 6,956 | 15,063 |
| International applicants | 59.4% | 722 | 1,216 |
Of 24,023 admitted students, 4,260 enrolled (17.7% yield).
Florida Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1050–1220
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–4.00
Testing policy: Required
Florida Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,767/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,655 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,112 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,767/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $3,022 |
| $30k–48k | $4,135 |
| $48k–75k | $8,106 |
| $75k–110k | $14,440 |
| Over $110k | $16,854 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- FAU Merit Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- FAU Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- FAU Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- FAU Merit Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- FAU Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
Florida Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT, ACT, or CLT Test Scores
- Application fee
International applicants
- Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT, ACT, or CLT Test Scores
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Florida Atlantic University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Florida Atlantic University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,746
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 62.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $17,236
- At graduation
Florida Atlantic University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #183
- WSJ: #218
- Forbes: #214
- Niche: #181
- QS: #1001
Deadlines
- 2027-03-13Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Florida Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (23%), Interdisciplinary studies (9%), Psychology (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 24:1 · 38% of class sections have under 20 students.
Florida Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.