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  • Florida Atlantic University
  • General Address :
  • 777 Glades Rd
    Boca Raton, Florida 33431
    USA
    Phone: (561) 297-3000
  • Institution Type :
  • Public , 4-year
  • Student Population:
  • More than 20,000 students

  • Awards Offered:
  • Certificate
    Bachelor's
    Masters
    Doctorate
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  • About the School:
  • Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.
  • Admission information :
  • Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014): $30
    Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013
    TotalMaleFemale
    Number of applicants24,88910,62514,264
    Percent admitted48%46%49%
    Percent admitted who enrolled29%32%28%
    Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
    Secondary school GPAX
    Secondary school rankX
    Secondary school recordX
    Completion of college-preparatory programX
    RecommendationsX
    Formal demonstration of competenciesX
    Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
    Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)
    Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
    SAT2,15862%
    ACT1,32138%
    Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
    NOTES:
    *  25% of students scored at or below
    ** 25% of students scored above
    • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
    • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
    SAT Critical Reading480560
    SAT Math480570
    SAT Writing470560
    ACT Composite2024
    ACT English2024
    ACT Math1925
    ACT Writing68
  • Tuition and Fees :
  • Estimated expenses for academic year2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-2014% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
    Tuition and fees
    In-state$3,835$4,264$4,789$4,7900.0%
    Out-of-state$14,505$15,772$17,234$17,2340.0%
    Books and supplies$924$939$1,203$1,2201.4%
    Living arrangement
    On Campus
    Room and board$9,690$10,940$11,353$11,5561.8%
    Other$3,607$3,671$3,950$4,0171.7%
    Off Campus
    Room and board$9,536$9,689$10,153$10,3441.9%
    Other$4,467$4,546$5,335$5,294-0.8%
    Off Campus with Family
    Other$5,771$5,902$6,689$5,294-20.9%
    Total Expenses2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-2014% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
    In-state
    On Campus$18,056$19,814$21,295$21,5831.4%
    Off Campus$18,762$19,438$21,480$21,6480.8%
    Off Campus with Family$10,530$11,105$12,681$11,304-10.9%
    Out-of-state
    On Campus$28,726$31,322$33,740$34,0270.9%
    Off Campus$29,432$30,946$33,925$34,0920.5%
    Off Campus with Family$21,200$22,613$25,126$23,748-5.5%
  • Financial Aid Information:
  • Financial Aid Office Phone: (561) 297-3530
    Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
    Any student financial aid12,65987%————
    Grant or scholarship aid2,46781%$13,056,888$5,293
    Federal grants1,18939%$5,261,158$4,425
    Pell grants1,18939%$5,199,408$4,373
    Other federal grants341%$61,750$1,816
    State/local government grant or scholarships2,01766%$4,485,116$2,224
    Institutional grants or scholarships1,12837%$3,310,614$2,935
    Student loan aid1,28442%$7,505,625$5,846
    Federal student loans1,27042%$6,665,254$5,248
    Other student loans783%$840,371$10,774

    Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
    Grant or scholarship aid115,95963%$83,676,376$5,243
    Pell grants10,12240%$42,482,697$4,197
    Federal student loans10,11340%$70,093,103$6,931

  • School Website:
  • www.fau.edu/
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