FAU
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
About this school
- www.fau.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
5,178
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:25,025
- Men:11,044 Men (44.1%)
- Women:13,981 Women (55.9%)
Location
Admission Information (FAU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Florida Atlantic University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 777 Glades Road |
City, State, Zip | Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 |
Phone | (561) 297-3040 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 60% of 15,176 applicants were admitted |
Women | 61% of 8,884 applicants were admitted |
Men | 59% of 6,292 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,801 (64%) of 9,107 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,278 (61%) of 5,411 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,523 (68%) of 3,696 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 4.04 |
375 And Above | 65% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 19% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 10% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 4% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 1% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 5% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 34% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 59% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 3% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (FAU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $6,039|Out-of-state: $21,595 (27.16%)
- Room & Board: - $10,388 (46.72%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,320 (5.94%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,488 (20.18%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Florida Atlantic University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | Not reported |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001481 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,306 (82.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,719 (74.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,694 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 298 (17.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $13,295 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,425 (84.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,735 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,601 (94.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,275 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 344 (20.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 77 (2.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,701 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 11,529 (72.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 9,778 (84.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 9,516 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,251 (13.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $13,750 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 7,811 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,347 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 9,235 (97.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,161 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 906 (9.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 181 (1.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,220 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 51% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $22,818 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Engineering/Technologies, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music, Performing Arts |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,103 |
Academics & Instruction (FAU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
826
Part-Time Faculty
495
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
52%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 7% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 22% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 31% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 15% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 11% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 6% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 38% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 47% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,715,891 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1350 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Florida Atlantic University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
80.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
43.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
51.0%
Programs & Majors (FAU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (63)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- 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
- Music Management
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Ocean Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Psychology
- 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
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Interdisciplinary studies, Psychology
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering, nursing, architecture, mathematics
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Social Work
Master's Programs of Study (73)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Mathematics
- Art Education
- Art/Fine Arts
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Disorders
- Comparative Literature
- Comparative and Interdisciplinary Arts
- Computer Engineering
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Engineering
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Geology
- Geosciences
- German
- Graphic Design
- Health Promotion
- Higher Education
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Ocean Engineering
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Theater
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Women's Studies
Campus Life (FAU)
Location & Geography
Population
89,407
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
Campus Size
850 acres
Weather
Temperature | 55.7 average low in January, 88.6 average high in September |
Rain | 134 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Boca Raton |
Nearest Train Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Boca Raton |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
17% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
83%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Owl |
School Colors | Blue and gray |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | baseball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Florida Atlantic University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, american society of civil engineers, dive club, pre-law society, submarine club, american criminal justice society
Sororities
6% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
16,325
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
25,025
Women
13,981
Men
11,044
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 4.5% Asian
- 20.4% Black/African-American
- 27.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 42.4% White
- 0.8% Unknown
International Students
3.0% from 125 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
5,178
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