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Florida Atlantic University

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Location: Florida Atlantic University

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Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991

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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.

Established

1961

Motto

"Where Tomorrow Begins."

Mascot

OwlsleyHoot

Type

Public research university

Conference

NCAA's Division I

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73%Acceptance

1119SAT Avg

23,458Students

23:1Student:Faculty

64%Grad Rate

$56,746Earnings 10yr

$8,001Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Florida Atlantic University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 565

530620

MathMid: 545

510590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$4,879

Tuition (out-of-state)$17,324

Room & Board$12,536

Books & Supplies$1,256

Total Cost of Attendance$21,054

Average Net Price$8,001

Median Debt at Graduation$17,236

Monthly Payment (10yr)$183

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,120

$30–48K$4,760

$48–75K$8,772

$75–110K$14,665

$110K+$16,235

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,001

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

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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

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Programs (206)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

23,458

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

39%

Pell Grant Recipients

35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%

Black 17%

Hispanic 29%

Asian 4%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.3%

Freshman Retention84.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,647

8 Years$51,826

10 Years$56,746

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$45,200

Men

$53,700

Rankings

U.S. News

#189

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Forbes

#188

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#46

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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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Miamipop. 440K

43 mi(75 min)

Orlandopop. 310K

169 mi(293 min)

Tampapop. 390K

181 mi(314 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MIA Miami41 mi

MCO Orlando160 mi

TPA Tampa186 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1217 mi · ~35h 9m drive

New York, NY1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive

Hartford, CT1144 mi · ~33h 3m drive

Providence, RI1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive

Albany, NY1181 mi · ~34h 7m drive

Syracuse, NY1174 mi · ~33h 55m drive

Rochester, NY1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive

Buffalo, NY1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive

Philadelphia, PA980 mi · ~28h 19m drive

Pittsburgh, PA972 mi · ~28h 5m drive

Harrisburg, PA978 mi · ~28h 15m drive

Newark, NJ1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive

Washington, DC884 mi · ~25h 32m drive

Baltimore, MD915 mi · ~26h 26m drive

Atlanta, GA570 mi · ~16h 28m drive

Charlotte, NC613 mi · ~17h 43m drive

Raleigh, NC656 mi · ~18h 57m drive

Miami, FL43 mi · ~1h 15m drive

Orlando, FL169 mi · ~4h 53m drive

Tampa, FL181 mi · ~5h 14m drive

Nashville, TN783 mi · ~22h 37m drive

New Orleans, LA655 mi · ~18h 55m drive

Richmond, VA787 mi · ~22h 44m drive

Chicago, IL1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive

Detroit, MI1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive

Minneapolis, MN1478 mi · ~42h 42m drive

St. Louis, MO1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive

Kansas City, MO1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive

Indianapolis, IN989 mi · ~28h 34m drive

Columbus, OH954 mi · ~27h 34m drive

Cleveland, OH1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive

Milwaukee, WI1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive

Dallas, TX1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive

Houston, TX959 mi · ~27h 42m drive

Austin, TX1105 mi · ~31h 55m drive

San Antonio, TX1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive

Los Angeles, CA2324 mi · ~67h 8m drive

San Francisco, CA2575 mi · ~74h 23m drive

San Diego, CA2259 mi · ~65h 16m drive

Seattle, WA2706 mi · ~78h 10m drive

Portland, OR2682 mi · ~77h 29m drive

Denver, CO1703 mi · ~49h 12m drive

Phoenix, AZ1968 mi · ~56h 51m drive

Salt Lake City, UT2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive

Honolulu, HI4852 mi · ~140h 10m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Miami (MIA)41 miles

Rental car

62 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

82 min$49-82

Orlando (MCO)160 miles

Rental car

240 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

320 min$192-320

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Florida Atlantic University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award