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Florida Atlantic University

location_onBoca Raton, FL

PublicCity: Small
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66%
Acceptance Rate
23,757
Total Students
$17k
Sticker Price
63%
Grad Rate
$57k
Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026
🎯Can I Get In?
66%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate
Tests Required
66% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%
SAT Range1040–1200
ACT Range21–26
payments$30 application fee
groups23,757 students enrolled
schoolPublic · City: Small
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66% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?
💰Can I Afford It?
Sticker Price
$17,324
Net Price
Not reported
$17,236Avg Debt
≈ $144/mo for 10 yrs
Avg salary after graduation$56,746/yr
Debt-to-income ratio30% (healthy)
Avg debt below national average ($29,400)
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💜Why Go Here?
Graduation Rate63%
Nat'l avg: 62%
Retention Rate84%
Nat'l avg: 68%
$57k
Avg Salary
↑ Above $46k avg
23:1
Faculty Ratio
Large classes
23.8k
Students
Large
schoolPublic · City: Small
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🏆How Does It Stack Up?
infoNot in national rankings — may excel in regional or specialty rankings
Deal Score73
Good Value
diversity_139% First-Gen Students
trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate
account_balance34% Pell Grant Recipients
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156Days
scheduleApplication Countdown
Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026
You have time to research and prepare thoroughly.
auto_awesomeAt a Glance
Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, FL. With approximately 23,757 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.
Deal Score
73.03
/ 100
Good Value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Faculty-Student Ratio
23:1
Test Score Ranges
1120
SAT
/
Not reported
GPA
Class Sizes
Medium
based on faculty ratio
Application Deadline
Rolling
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price$17,324
Room & Board$15,860
Avg Grad Debt$17,236
Popular Majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$77k/yr
Computer Engineering$72k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$68k/yr
Ocean Engineering$68k/yr
Civil Engineering$65k/yr
boltThe Vibe

"Florida Atlantic University offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

7
Rigor
7
Career
10
Social
7
Value
Signature StrengthGlobal Impact

Florida Atlantic University
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Funding
Federal + Private
science
Discovery
Research Centers
public
Impact
Patents & Innovations
R1
Carnegie Classification
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Undergrad Research
Available Freshman Year
verifiedCollege Decoded Grades
CD Exclusive
C
Academics
C
Value
B-
Diversity
C
Outcomes
B
Social
A-
Housing
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