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About Florida Atlantic University

high research activityhealth sciences focusaccessible admissionslarge public university

Florida Atlantic University is a public research university in Boca Raton, FL, known for its health sciences focus and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 81%, FAU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 4,371 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1050–1220 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT. FAU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,482 per year; the sticker price of $36,414 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Florida Atlantic University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1135
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1050 – 1220

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Florida Atlantic University

Test Score Strategy
FAU requires test scores, so submit your SAT or ACT scores early and make sure your official score reports are sent directly to Boca Raton before the application deadline.
Demonstrated Interest
FAU does consider demonstrated interest in its review process, so attend a virtual info session, visit the Boca Raton campus if you can, and reach out to your admissions counselor to get your name on their radar.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Florida Atlantic University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$3.0k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$4.1k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$8.1k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$14.4k
110k+~$36k/yr$16.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
21,757
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

43%White
29%Hispanic
16%Black / African American
4%Two or More Races
4%Asian
3%International
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender43% Men · 57% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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