Acceptance Rate
66%
Avg. SAT
1200
75th percentile
“Boca Raton's public university powerhouse, blending marine science innovation with business drive in a beachside suburban setting.”
Boca Raton, FL
Location
Boca Raton offers upscale suburban living with white-sand beaches, high-end shopping at Mizner Park, and easy access to Palm Beach, but the area's high cost of living means budgeting carefully for housing and meals. Students who thrive here embrace the warm weather year-round and a commuter-friendly vibe, while those craving a tight-knit residential college feel or constant urban energy might find the sprawling layout and car-dependent life a adjustment. FAU suits driven types okay with large-scale public university dynamics over intimate seminars.
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Academics
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Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Faculty emphasize hands-on projects, especially in engineering and sciences, but the 30,000 undergrads mean you hunt for office hours amid busy schedules. Tradeoffs include fewer small discussion sections than at smaller schools, balanced by affordable labs and internships tied to South Florida industries.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
24,876 undergrad • 6,731 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
40%
Black / African American
17%
Hispanic / Latino
27%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
12%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Florida's relentless sun and humidity test your tolerance, especially during hurricane season, and the social scene skews casual over intense partying, fitting beachgoers more than club-hoppers. The spread-out campus requires buses or bikes, fostering independence but sometimes isolation compared to walkable quads.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
American Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Receiving Pell Grants
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
84%
4 Years Graduation Rate
47%
6 Years Graduation Rate
58%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$56,746
84% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Florida Atlantic University and return in the fall. 47% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 58% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
47%
4-5 years
11%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
40%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$2,522
Acceptance
66%
Undergrads
24,876
4-Year Grad Rate
47%
Endowment
$355M
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
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