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Florida Atlantic University

777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Florida Atlantic University School Description

Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses
along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes
academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills
its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and
creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural
alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.

Florida Atlantic University was founded in 1964 in Boca Raton on an 850-acre site located near the Atlantic Ocean. The campus is conveniently located half way between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale and offers a broad range of academic programs, activities, and services.

The Boca Raton Campus provides an exciting and supportive learning environment for students. The Student Union hosts student activities and meetings. In addition, its 2,400-seat Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium enables students to enjoy performances ranging from rock groups to the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. The campus supports two cafeterias and has an attractive array of accommodations for its residential students. The Boca Raton Campus is also the home of FAU's Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program and facilities. Its recreation complex includes an aquatic center, gymnasium, tennis courts, wellness center, track, and a variety of fields for club and intramural sports competition.

The five-story S.E. Wimberly Library houses a large collection of monographs, serials, and other academic resources. Computer labs, study lounges, a media center, and tutoring services also provide valuable academic support for students. The Boca Raton Campus hosts art exhibits, theatre productions, and concerts in its two galleries and theatre. Visiting performers and speakers add to the artistic and intellectual vibrancy of the campus.

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Florida Atlantic University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Florida Atlantic University, also referred to as FAU or Florida Atlantic, is a public, coeducational, research university located in , United States. The university has six satellite campuses located in the Florida cities of Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and in Fort Pierce at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. Florida Atlantic serves a seven-county region that has a populace of more than three million people and spans more than 100 miles (160 km) of Florida's eastern coastline.

The university opened in 1964 as the first public university in southeast Florida and the first university in the nation to offer only upper-division and graduate level courses. Although initial enrollment was only 867 students, this number increased in 1984 when the university admitted its first undergraduate students. As of 2008, enrollment has grown to approximately 27,000 students representing 139 countries, 48 states and the District of Columbia. Since its inception, Florida Atlantic has awarded more than 110,000 degrees to nearly 105,000 alumni worldwide.

Once known strictly as a commuter school, in recent years Florida Atlantic has undertaken an effort to increase its academic and research standings while also evolving into a more traditional university. Under the direction of current President Frank T. Brogan, the university has raised admissions standards, increased research funding, built new facilities, and established notable partnerships with major research institutions. Brogan's efforts have resulted in not only an increase in the university's academic profile, but also the elevation of the football team to Division I competition status, plans for an on-campus football stadium, more on-campus housing, and a partnership with the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine to develop a medical training program.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Owls
Nickname:
FAU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
21,719
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
94%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,145
Students Receiving Aid:
83%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Florida Atlantic University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Florida Atlantic University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 59%
Hispanic 17%
African-American 17%
Asian 4%
Other 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 82%
Out-of-State 18%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 82%
Massachusetts 1%
New Jersey 1%
New York 1%
Pennsylvania 0%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 15%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Sun Belt Conference)
Basketball (Sun Belt Conference)
Baseball (Sun Belt Conference)
Track (Sun Belt Conference)

Florida Atlantic University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,694 $ 13,145  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,769 $ 11,723  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 924 $ 1,422  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,807 22%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,250 65%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,804 25%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,620 34%  
Any Aid:
   83%  

Florida Atlantic University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 57% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 470
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 560

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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thegr8one246
thegr8o...

Question: What Florida 4 year college/colleges are easy to get into?

Ok I averaged around a 2.7 or higher in high school (around the 2.6 range 1-3yr and straight 3.0s senior year). I have also jsut taken the ACTs for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I have been in community college for about 2 years, but have absolutely no credits because of dropping classes due to work. But now I am finally ready to actually enroll into school full time and make that my main focus so I can graduate. So I am looking to go to a university down in florida like FGCU, FAU, or FIU. And I really dont think I have a chance into any. Does anyone know what I have to do to get into these schools or have I already done enough? Any information is helpful and very appreciated.
34 months ago
FAU_Guy
FAU_Guy

Best Answer

Hello. From what I know about FAU, you probably don't have much of a shot without a really good standardized (ACT/SAT) score. FAU only accepts about ~50% of people who apply and since they're becoming a bigger school, they're being more selective -- much like UCF. I really don't know how you'd fare at FIU, although again it's worth a shot if you have a decent standardized test score. I do know that FGCU is really new (I believe less than 20 years old) and newer colleges usually want to expand so they'll take on students with lower-than-average scores. However, if nonoe of that works out for you, you can always continue with community college, get your Associate's, and basically walk into any college in Florida (FAU, UCF, FSU, UF). Florida has a weird system that way and it's funny because you have people absolutely killing themselves trying to get into UF and then other people who barely break 1000 on their SAT get accepted there. Anyway, good luck to you! Go Owls!
ChristinaN
ChristinaN

Question: Does anyone go to FAU?

Does anyone go to Florida Atlantic University? If so do you like it? Is there a lot to do as far as college life goes? Thanks!
37 months ago
FAU_Guy
FAU_Guy

Best Answer

I'm a senior at FAU (Boca Raton campus). I love it. I've had an amazing college experience. I've met some great people, had some great conversations, gone to great events, etc. As far as stuff to do: It's five minutes from the beach, the mall, 18-theater Muvico, bowling, restaurants, bars, etc. It's right near I-95 so you can shoot down to downtown Atlantic Avenue, Miami, West Palm (CityPlace), etc. Hundreds of clubs on campus, always stuff going on at the UC or by the Housing Lawn (as I write this, ~30 people are playing ultimate frisbee over there). If you come here, try to meet people, get involved with campus life (it's so important to do this), show school spirit, etc ...only then will you love it here. If you come here, ignore all the banners and events and hoopla so you can just go to classes then go home, you'll hate it here. Your choice. Go Owls!
lisa_mariah
lisa_ma...

Question: Is Florida Atlantic University a good College?

I'm thinking of applying to FAU for the graphic design or art studio programs. Are the programs at FAU good? and do they have a good campus atmosphere?
37 months ago
FAU_Guy
FAU_Guy

Best Answer

FAU is an awesome school and it gets better every year. I attend the main Boca Raton campus. You can have an amazing time here, even if you choose to commute. I commute but hang out on campus after classes just to be here. Anyway, the Graphic Design program is very good. Very helpful professors. You'll have to work hard and make contacts but you can do it. My friend did it and now he designs album covers for rock bands. Additionally, I know some other people who did it and now they work for hip Miami magazines. So definitely check it out.
Preston
Preston

Question: what does Florida Atlantic University specialize in?

42 months ago
neniaf
neniaf

Best Answer

They are a large, public university and thus don't really specialize, but if you consider what their uniquenesses are, they seem to specialize in ocean-related subject matters, such as as ocean engineering, and biomedicine.

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