Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a four-years, public school located in Boca Raton, FL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The FAU's 2022 tuition & fees is $4,879 for Florida residents and $17,324 for out-of-state students. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,097.

The school has a total enrollment of 30,805 and the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from FAU is $48,300 and it varies by field of study.

Florida Atlantic University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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Directory Information

Address	777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
Phone	561-297-3000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	four-years, public
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Florida Atlantic University Campus, Boca Raton, FL

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Florida Atlantic University are $4,879 for in-state students and $17,324 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $6,693 for in-state students and $18,482 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $5,642 for Florida residents and $19,642 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $7,594 for Florida residents and $20,690 for out-of-state students.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$4,879	$17,324
Graduate	$6,693	$18,482

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$5,642	$19,642
Graduate	$7,594	$20,690

The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the FAU directly. See the FAU bursar/financial aid page for more information.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Florida Atlantic University is 78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,110.

The average graduation rate is 56%. Total 30,805 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $48,300. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $63,200 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 FAU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	78% Acceptance Rate / 20% Yield
Test Scores »	1,110 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	56%
Transfer-out Rate	31%
Retention Rate	82%(full-time), 59% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.55% (22 to 1)
Student Population »	30,805 (25,457 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,097
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$48,300
Average Salary by Field of Study	$15,600 - $63,200

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Florida Atlantic University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at FAU
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

FAU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at FAU
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of FAU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 4,437. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,864.