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
73%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
23,458Students
23:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$56,746Earnings 10yr
$8,001Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate73.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1119
Reading & WritingMid: 565
530620
MathMid: 545
510590
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
2026
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
Programs (206)
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
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Source: Wikipedia