FAU Description

If you’re interested in pursuing a degree in the arts, humanities or social sciences in a scenic, coastal setting, Florida Atlantic University might be an ideal destination.

FAU not only offers conventional undergraduate and graduate degrees in such fields as Communications, Film, Visual Art and Sociology, it also offers certificates in such uniquely specific fields as Jewish studies, Peace studies and Religious studies.

True to its liberal arts and humanities curriculum, Florida Atlantic University offers a host of cultural events and activities. There are on-campus art galleries exhibiting student work, screenings of classic films, and on-campus theatre and music performances.

The office of career services offers support to those seeking out a career after graduation as well as those interested in a graduate degree. Graduate school advising and fairs are offered along with career fairs, assessment and workshops.

FAU students have six campus locations to choose from, including those located in Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale.

Students may live on-campus in dormitories or apartment-style residences.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships for eligible students.

Quick Facts about Florida Atlantic University

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Owls

Nickname

FAU

Website

www.fau.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$5,330

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,715

Retention Rate

79%

Enrollment

27,334

Year Established

1961

FAU Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

67% of students gave Florida Atlantic University 4 stars overall.

5 star
  1 review
4 star
  4 reviews
3 star
  1 review
2 star
 
1 star
 

Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

Overall, as a student of Florida Atlantic University I have been able to witness how diverse the school's community is. Not only culturally and ethnically, but educationally as well. FAU offers many varying majors/minors, and classes over all for student to enroll in.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

I like the main campus the most. There is more to do there than any of the other campuses. My least favorite campus is the one in Fort Lauderdale, because it is not in a safe place and it is dirty. The library at the main campus is a great size and there are so many different resources to help with your studies. It is so easy to make memorable experiences with your friends and even new friends.

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FAU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
22,116
Freshman Class
3,791
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
27,334

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
84%
Part-Time
16%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
67%
Out-of-State
33%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
17%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
56%
Latino
19%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

Florida
67%
New Jersey
1%
Other
32%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%

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