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
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 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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