Florida Atlantic University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 23,757 students.
About This School
Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida with approximately 23,757 undergraduate students enrolled. Florida Atlantic University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,752 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $48,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. The university is a member of the State University System of Florida and has satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. FAU was established as Florida's fifth public university and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".
Worth considering if you're looking for strong research opportunities at a genuinely affordable price — at just $8,001/year average net cost and only $12,500 in median debt at graduation, the financial picture is one of the best you'll find at a public university. That said, the 64% graduation rate is a real flag, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to be honest about your own academic support needs and whether this environment sets you up to cross the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (23,757 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Address
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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