PublicUrbanFlorida Atlantic University
FAU
Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
Florida Atlantic University is a public institution in Boca Raton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 23.5K undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,746 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,001.
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History & Fun Facts
- •By early 1947, the military decided to transfer future radar training operations to Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi.
- •The departure of the air force in 1947 would leave Boca Raton Army Airfield essentially abandoned.
- •Expansion and growth Florida Atlantic University opened on September 14, 1964, with an initial student body of 867 students in five colleges.
- •The first degree awarded was an honorary doctorate given to President Lyndon B.
- •Johnson on October 25, 1964, at the dedication of the university.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1119
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
72.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (206)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
178
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium