Good

Score: 63/100

Florida Atlantic University

4-Year Public

📍 Boca Raton, Florida 33431

🌐 www.fau.edu/

Outcomes

B+

77/100

Affordability

66/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

72/100

Prestige

C+

53/100

Quick Stats

30,790

Total Enrollment

64%

Graduation Rate

84%

Retention Rate

23.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

73%

Acceptance Rate

$9,839

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Florida Atlantic University ▼

8% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,432 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$640,792

Avg Monthly Rent

$3,143

1-Year Change

+2.4%

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Avg home value near campus: $640,792
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🏆 Where Florida Atlantic University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

of 81 schools

Clinical/Medical Social Work

of 22 schools

#13

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#13

Management Information Systems, General

of 97 schools

#18

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

of 100 schools

#21

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

of 100 schools

#22

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

of 100 schools

#26

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

of 100 schools

#29

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

of 94 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,522	$14,374
Room	$6,100
Board	$4,204
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$24,845	$37,290

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

33%

Receive Pell Grants

31%

Take Out Loans

$9,839

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,120
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,760
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,772
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,665
$110,001+	$16,235

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 733 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 447 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 433 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 394 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 360 grads/yr Psychology, General 359 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 349 grads/yr Accounting 349 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 335 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 303 grads/yr Finance, General 291 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 245 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 238 grads/yr Social Work 196 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 186 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 181 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Social Work 163 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 161 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 148 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 148 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Florida Atlantic University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

30,790

Total Students

57%

Women

80%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Hispanic 27%

Black 17%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 56%

Off-Campus (Renters) 8%

With Family 37%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,432 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%

Hybrid (Some Online) 49%

Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%

25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Atlantic University?

Florida Atlantic University has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Atlantic University?

Tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $2,522 for in-state students and $14,374 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,839.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Atlantic University?

The graduation rate at Florida Atlantic University is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Florida Atlantic University a good school?

Florida Atlantic University has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Florida Atlantic University?

Florida Atlantic University has a total enrollment of 30,790 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Florida Atlantic University?

Yes! Approximately 8% of students at Florida Atlantic University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,432 students who need rental housing near campus.

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