Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development discovery and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching outstanding research and creative activities public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.
School Information
Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991
P: (561) 297-3000
Calendar: Semester
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Students & Faculty
Students
- 36,164Total Students
- 14,919Male Students
- 21,245Female Students
- 840Total Intl Students
- 455Intl Male Students
- 385Intl Female Students
Faculty
- 2,550Total Faculty
- 1,428Male Faculty
- 1,122Female Faculty
- 20:1Student/Fac Ratio
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
Tuition Information
$
15,772
Out of State Tuition
$
939
Books & Supplies
$
10,940
Room & Board
$
3,671
Other Expenses
$
31,322
Total
Admissions
28,197
total applicants
35%
admitted (9805)
12%
enrolled (3347)
SAT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
490-580
Math
490-570
Reading
480-560
Writing
ACT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
21-25
Composite
20-25
Math
20-25
English
Other Requirements
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Degrees & Programs
- Certificate
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate
| Accounting | ||||||
| Anthropology | ||||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Architecture | ||||||
| Art Teacher Education | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ||||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | ||||||
| Civil Engineering, General | ||||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | ||||||
| Computer Engineering, General | ||||||
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ||||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ||||||
| Creative Writing | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ||||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | ||||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ||||||
| Environmental Science | ||||||
| Experimental Psychology | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | ||||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||||
| Geography | ||||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | ||||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | ||||||
| Information Technology | ||||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||||||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | ||||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Linguistics | ||||||
| Management Information Systems, General | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Music Management | ||||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ||||||
| Nursing Practice | ||||||
| Nursing Science | ||||||
| Ocean Engineering | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Public Administration | ||||||
| Reading Teacher Education | ||||||
| Real Estate | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | ||||||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | ||||||
| Social Science Teacher Education | ||||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||||
| Social Work | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Surveying Engineering | ||||||
| Taxation | ||||||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | ||||||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ||||||