Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University's Undergraduate Programs Bring the Frontiers of Science and Scholarship Closer to Everyone

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a state-supported university based in Boca Raton with satellite campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, and Jupiter, Florida. FAU has 2 underwater research facilities: SeaTech in Dania Beach, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce. By 2012, the total enrollment had grown to over 30, 000 students from 140 countries, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia.



FAU is classified as a "Research University, High Research Activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university receives some $50 million a year in outside research funding, and partners with biotech organizations such as The Scripps Research Institute, Max Planck Florida Institute, and Tory Pines Institute for Molecular Studies.



FAU also have several full time and affiliate faculty members and collaborations with researchers at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute located at Fort Pierce where students can find marine research opportunities and the Semester by the Sea undergraduate marine immersion program.

Ten Colleges with over 170 Degree Programs Provide FAU Students a Premier Undergraduate Educational Experience

Florida Atlantic has 10 colleges that offer more than 170 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. The College for Design and Social Inquiry offers majors in architecture, criminal justice, public management, social work, public safety administration, urban design, and urban and regional planning. The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters offers a general college major and majors in anthropology, art, Caribbean and Latin American studies, English, history, Jewish studies, communication and multimedia studies, languages and linguistics (French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish), music, philosophy, political science, social science, sociology, and theater.



The College of Business offers majors in accounting, economics, finance, health administration, hospitality management, international business, management leadership and entrepreneurship, management information system marketing, and online BBA. The College of Education offers majors in elementary education, exceptional student education, and exercise science and health promotion, with secondary certification also available.



The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers majors in computer science, electrical, civil, geomatics, mechanical, and ocean engineering. The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science has majors in biological science ("Premed/Pre professional," "Marine Biology," "Ecology," "Zoology," "Molecular Biology," "Microbiology," or "Biotechnology"), neuroscience and behavior, chemistry, geography, geology, mathematical sciences, physics, and psychology. There is also a Graduate College and a medical school (Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science) and the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, which offers advanced studies, interdisciplinary programs, and specialized bachelor's degrees.

Honors College, University Honors program, and Medical School

The university offers 2 honors programs: the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and the University Honors Program. The Boca Raton campus is home to the University Honors Program, with its special honors forums, seminars, course work, and advanced course substitution for freshmen students.



The Wilkes Honors College, located on the John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter, offers a liberal arts education comparable to leading private liberal arts schools by presenting an arts and sciences education in a very selective environment with high expectations. Concentrations include American studies, anthropology, biological sciences/pre-med, chemistry, economics, English literature, environmental studies, history, international studies, Latin American studies, law and society, marine biology, math and science, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, Spanish, and women's studies.



The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is located on the Boca Raton campus. In addition to offering the MD degree, FAU offers a dual MD/ PhD option in partnership with the Scripps Institute Kellogg School of Science and Technology, which would confer a doctoral degree.

The Committed Faculty Not Only Teaches, but also Reaches the Students at Their Core, Advising Them Along Their Journeys

FAU has been named one of the nation's "Best Buys" in higher education, scoring high for its state-of-the-art facilities, broad academic offerings, and the resources that derive from being a large research university. FAU faculty members are committed to providing students with a first-rate education and leveraging the many advantages of a small-campus setting, such as a low 20:1 student-teacher ratio, small classes, and a relaxed, friendly environment.



The committed faculty assists students in developing skills, refining abilities, assembling information, and examining disparate resources in a process of ongoing discovery leading to enlightened, constructive decisions. FAU faculty members help students develop suitable academic plans, upgrade their decision-making skills, and make maximum use of university and community resources as they help students identify the best possible academic programs.

Campus Life

By joining one of FAU's 300 student clubs and organizations, students have the opportunity to make new acquaintances outside of the classroom. Getting involved on campus helps students develop leadership, management, and interpersonal skills while contributing to the FAU community. Students are welcome to participate in academic organizations, honor societies, spiritual/religious organizations, personal interest clubs, diversity association organizations, service organizations, sports clubs, and Greek life.

Florida's Atlantic Coast Offers Recreation Galore

Along Florida's Coast are the major cities of Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, and Miami. There are lots of activities and recreation such as surfing, fishing, boating, sports, camping, hiking, culture, music concerts, movies, shopping, and fabulous restaurants.

• Architecture
• Architecture
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Hospitality Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Human Resources Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Management Information Systems
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Real Estate
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Special Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Early Childhood Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering
• Civil Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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• Mechanical Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Ocean Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Surveying Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering technologies
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Linguistics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• French
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health/Health-Care Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health Professions Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Protective Services Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences and Humanities Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Jewish/Judaic Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Geology/Earth Science
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• Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Public Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social Work
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Social Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Anthropology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Geography
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied28,197
• Accepted9,805
• Acceptance Rate34%
• Enrolled24,281
• Female Applicants11,860
• Females Accepted5,513
• Female Acceptance Rate46%
• Male Applicants16,337
• Males Accepted4,292
• Male Acceptance Rate26%
• Applying
• Application Fee$30
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.30
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen May 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Not Reported
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 533 490 570
• SAT Math 541 490 580
• SAT Writing 524 480 560
• ACT Composite 23 21 25
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$5,330
• Out-of-state tuition *$19,715
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student feesNot Reported
• Room and board *$10,940.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planYes
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students24,281
• Male Student Percentage43%
• Female Student Percentage57%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino22.92%
• Black or African American18.21%
• White or Caucasian50.26%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.21%
• Asian4.25%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.11%
• Two or more races1.9%
• Unknown.73%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout1.41% representing 138 other countries
• Out-of-state Students4% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 6%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities Yes
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations American Society of Civil Engineers, Dive Club, Pre-Law Society, Submarine Club, American Criminal Justice Society
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Basketball No Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading No Division X No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 No
• Football Yes Division 1 Yes
• Golf No Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse Yes No No
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Sailing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 No
• Softball No No No
• Swimming No Division 1 No
• Tennis No Division 1 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No No No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball Yes No No
• Basketball No Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading No Division X No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 No
• Football No No No
• Golf No Division 1 Yes
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse No No No
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Sailing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 No
• Softball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Swimming No Division 1 No
• Tennis No Division 1 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 1 No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Weight Lifting No No No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty1,332
• Full-time Percentage60%
• Part-time Percentage40%
• Female Percentage46%
• Male Percentage54%
• Student:Faculty Ratio20:1 or 21,064 students to 1,051 faculty