Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University Overview

Florida Atlantic University is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Boca Raton, Florida. Florida Atlantic University was founded in 1961 and the school presently has around 30,155 students per year, which includes 24,861 undergraduates. Florida Atlantic University offers housing for up to 4,579 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 16% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is May 1.

Student Activities at Florida Atlantic University

Love music or performing? At Florida Atlantic University you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Florida Atlantic University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Florida Atlantic University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Florida Atlantic University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Florida Atlantic University on the Student Life page.

2022 Florida Atlantic University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	78%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	77%
In-State Tuition	$4,879
Out-of-State	$19,642
Percent of Need Met	58%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,270

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Is Florida Atlantic University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Florida Atlantic University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Florida Atlantic University is 78%. Last year, 25,150 students applied to Florida Atlantic University and 19,617 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Florida Atlantic University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 80% of students who start at Florida Atlantic University return for their second year of college. 55% of Florida Atlantic University undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Florida Atlantic University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 55% of graduates from Florida Atlantic University recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Recent Florida Atlantic University grads have an average starting salary of $41,571 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Florida Atlantic University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Florida Atlantic University's endowment was valued at $295 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Florida Atlantic University

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Florida Atlantic University meets 58% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Florida Atlantic University full-time are awarded $14,270 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $22,061 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Florida Atlantic University.

Based on this information, is Florida Atlantic University the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Florida Atlantic University a good school for you?

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Where is Florida Atlantic University Located?

Florida Atlantic University is located in the suburban setting of Boca Raton, Florida, in the suburbs of Miami and Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

If you are interested in seeing Florida Atlantic University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Boca Raton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Florida Atlantic University and Boca Raton are like without leaving home.

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