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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 66% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in the city setting of Boca Raton, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 23.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 66%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
23.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
66% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading530 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 26
1typical 50% range36
66%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $122,359
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,208
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,033
Earnings 5yr: $108,982
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,001
Earnings 5yr: $100,290
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,288
Earnings 5yr: $99,479
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,143
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,695
Earnings 5yr: $109,688
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,852
Earnings 5yr: $93,889
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,774
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,561
Earnings 5yr: $92,511
Debt: $22,250
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,145
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,953
Earnings 5yr: $89,276
Debt: $21,070
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,664
Earnings 5yr: $96,084
Debt: $26,750
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,583
Earnings 5yr: $89,022
Debt: $22,025
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,537
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,476
Earnings 5yr: $87,918
Debt: $18,337
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,110
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,396
Earnings 5yr: $78,866
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,778
Earnings 5yr: $81,802
Debt: $23,866
Ocean Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,093
Earnings 5yr: $88,902
Debt: $29,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$8,752
In-State Tuition$4,879
Out-of-State Tuition$17,324
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
26%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,647
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,746
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
25%
Avg Family Income
$44,338
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