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Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is a public university in a small city in the Miami, FL metro with 24,614 students and a 66% acceptance rate.

Boca Raton, Florida · Public · City, small · 24,614 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · American Athletic ConferenceEarly action Oct 15

Admission rate

66%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,127

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$8,752

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

63%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,746

10 years after entry

Students

24,614

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		October 15, 2026December 4, 2026
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		March 12, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: fau.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$3,022
$30,001–48,000$4,135
$48,001–75,000$8,106
$75,001–110,000$14,440
Over $110,000$16,854

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreFlorida Atlantic University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MAC 23114 credits
Calculus BC3MAC 23114 credits
Biology3BSC 1005, BSC 1005L4 credits
Chemistry3CHM 1020, CHM 1020L4 credits
Physics 13PHY 2053, PHY 2053L or PHY 2053C4 credits
Psychology3PSY 10123 credits
Statistics3STA 20233 credits
Computer Science A3CGS 10753 credits
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MAC 23114 credits
Calculus BC3MAC 23114 credits
Calculus BC4MAC 2311, MAC 23128 credits
Biology3BSC 1005, BSC 1005L4 credits
Biology4BSC 1010, BSC 1010L4 credits
Biology5BSC 1010, BSC 1010L, BSC 1011, BSC 1011L8 credits
Chemistry3CHM 1020, CHM 1020L4 credits
Chemistry4CHM 2045, CHM 2045L4 credits
Chemistry5CHM 2045, CHM 2045L CHM 2046, CHM 2046L8 credits
Physics 13PHY 2053, PHY 2053L or PHY 2053C4 credits
Psychology3PSY 10123 credits
Statistics3STA 20233 credits
Computer Science A3CGS 10753 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO 20133 credits
Microeconomics3ECO 20233 credits
World History: Modern3WOH 20223 credits
Environmental Science3ISC 20513 credits
Physics 23PHY 2054, PHY 2054L or PHY 2054C4 credits
European History3WOH 20223 credits
European History4WOH 2012, WOH 20226 credits
Human Geography3GEA 20003 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPN 22204 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPN 2220, SPN 22218 credits
Art History3ARH 20003 credits
Art History4ARH 2000, ARH 20516 credits
Music Theory3MUT 1001**2 credits
Music Theory3MUT 1111,*** MUT 12414 credits
Calculus AB (subscore)3MAC 23114 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3FOL 22204 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4FOL 2220, FOL 22218 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3INR 20023 credits
Drawing3ART 1300C3 credits
English (Language/Composition)3ENC 11013 credits
English (Language/Composition)4ENC 1101, ENC 11026 credits
English (Literature/Composition)3ENC 1101 or LIT 10053 credits
English (Literature/Composition)4ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 or ENC 1102 and LIT 10056 credits
French Language and Culture3FRE 22204 credits
French Language and Culture4FRE 2220, FRE 22218 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 22204 credits
German Language and Culture4GER 2220, GER 22218 credits
Government/Politics U.S3POS 20413 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITA 22204 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITA 2220, ITA 22218 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JPN 22204 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JPN 2220, JPN 22218 credits
Latin3LNW 2700 or LNW 23213 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 2054, PHY 2054L4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHY 2049, PHY 2049L5 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 2053, PHY 2053L4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHY 2048, PHY 2048L5 credits
Precalculus3MAC 11403 credits
Precalculus4MAC 1140 and MAC 11146 credits
Research3IDS 19303 credits
Russian Language and Culture3FOL 22204 credits
Russian Language and Culture4FOL 2220, FOL 22218 credits
Seminar3IDS 13503 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPW 29303 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPW 2930, SPW 29306 credits
Studio Art/2-D Design Portfolio3ART 1201C3 credits
Studio Art/3-D Design Portfolio3ART 1203C3 credits
U.S. History3AMH 20103 credits
U.S. History4AMH 2010, AMH 20206 credits

Source: fau.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Biology/Biological Sciences391
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies360
Business Administration and Management354
Psychology350
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences349
Marketing/Marketing Management319
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse305
Finance271
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies241
Speech Communication and Rhetoric236
Accounting205
Computer and Information Sciences185
Social Work173
Exercise Science and Kinesiology157
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia146
Management Information Systems138
Political Science and Government132
Behavioral Neuroscience99
Elementary Education and Teaching90
Biological and Physical Sciences90
Health/Health Care Administration/Management82
Mechanical Engineering75
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology70
International Business/Trade/Commerce65
English Language and Literature62
Art/Art Studies61
Sociology55
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies54
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other50
Economics50
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other50
Education49
Civil Engineering45
Public Administration45
Electrical and Electronics Engineering39
History38
Chemistry38
Hospitality Administration/Management37
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other35
Computer Engineering32
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning23
Environmental Design/Architecture23
Foreign Languages and Literatures23
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts23
Mathematics20
Anthropology17
Music Management14
Data Science12
Surveying Engineering12
English/Language Arts Teacher Education11
Biomedical Sciences11
Ocean Engineering10
Special Education and Teaching8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7
Physics7
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering6
Music5
Social Science Teacher Education4
Philosophy3
Music Teacher Education2
Mathematics Teacher Education2

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

6,457,988 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Fort Lauderdale Exec (FXE)

Nearest hub airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20

Elevation

13 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

60°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

59 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,680 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size