Florida Atlantic University is a public 4-year college in Boca Raton, Florida with 23,757 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, costs an average of $10,394 a year after grants and graduates 64% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Florida Atlantic University acceptance rate and admissions
Florida Atlantic University admitted 66% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 530 to 610, math 510 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Florida Atlantic University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Oct 15, 2026 (passed) |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $30 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Florida Atlantic University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Florida Atlantic University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $4,879 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $17,324 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,414 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,554 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $10,394 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $10,394 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,160 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Florida Atlantic University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Florida Atlantic University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 64% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $61,062 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $17,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 29% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Florida Atlantic University majors and what graduates earn
Florida Atlantic University awarded bachelor's degrees in 56 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from electrical engineering ($93,561).
All 56 majors at Florida Atlantic University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineering | 39 | $78,906 | $93,561 | $22,500 |
| Nursing | 305 | $76,865 | $91,953 | $22,313 |
| Computer engineering | 32 | $73,242 | $90,664 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical engineering | 75 | $75,121 | $89,583 | $20,912 |
| Computer and information sciences | 185 | $66,524 | $89,476 | $16,500 |
| Civil engineering | 45 | $72,238 | $84,778 | $17,250 |
| Ocean Engineering | 10 | n/a | $80,093 | n/a |
| Accounting | 205 | $59,429 | $77,465 | $17,296 |
| Economics | 51 | $51,291 | $74,056 | $13,000 |
| Mathematics | 20 | n/a | $71,453 | n/a |
| Management information systems | 138 | $53,962 | $70,318 | $17,386 |
| Finance | 271 | $52,350 | $70,078 | $14,103 |
| City and regional planning | 23 | $53,697 | $66,093 | n/a |
| Marketing | 322 | $45,853 | $62,906 | $15,250 |
| Business administration | 355 | $48,287 | $62,058 | $19,500 |
| Public administration | 47 | $45,251 | $57,679 | $25,000 |
| Health administration | 82 | $45,715 | $57,153 | $18,734 |
| Teacher education by subject | 19 | $53,687 | $56,414 | $18,600 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 51 | $42,589 | $56,162 | $18,000 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 90 | $52,394 | $56,073 | $14,605 |
| Research and experimental psychology | 99 | $31,302 | $56,012 | $13,488 |
| Communication | 238 | $42,092 | $54,717 | $19,500 |
| Hospitality management | 37 | $45,793 | $54,635 | n/a |
| Environmental Design | 23 | $54,780 | $53,961 | n/a |
| Political science | 135 | $38,446 | $53,872 | $19,249 |
| Criminal justice | 245 | $42,631 | $53,545 | $16,433 |
| Health professions, general | 349 | $35,405 | $51,640 | $18,060 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 360 | $43,341 | $51,082 | $17,319 |
| Sociology | 59 | $40,554 | $50,983 | $18,625 |
| Social work | 173 | $44,505 | $50,966 | $15,000 |
| Education | 49 | n/a | $50,946 | $18,172 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 157 | $30,857 | $50,395 | $16,838 |
| International business | 67 | $47,334 | $50,230 | $19,500 |
| Psychology | 350 | $35,391 | $48,754 | $15,000 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 109 | $35,961 | $48,428 | $12,745 |
| Biology | 402 | $31,749 | $47,707 | $15,000 |
| English | 67 | $39,884 | $47,642 | $17,000 |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 147 | $36,034 | $47,505 | $16,031 |
| History | 43 | $39,260 | $46,960 | $17,000 |
| Linguistics | 27 | $37,712 | $46,915 | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 61 | $34,416 | $46,606 | $15,671 |
| Arts management | 14 | n/a | $37,374 | n/a |
| Anthropology | 17 | n/a | $33,389 | n/a |
| Theater | 24 | $24,922 | $20,673 | n/a |
| Biological and physical sciences | 90 | $33,341 | n/a | $15,303 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 70 | $60,052 | n/a | $16,889 |
| Chemistry | 38 | $40,637 | n/a | $17,864 |
| Geology and earth sciences | 35 | n/a | n/a | $16,875 |
| Surveying Engineering | 12 | $59,712 | n/a | n/a |
| Data science | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental engineering | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Florida Atlantic University
79 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 79 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 397 | $86,091 | $41,000 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 197 | $95,835 | $20,500 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 159 | $56,108 | $30,648 |
| Accounting | Master's | 144 | $81,585 | $35,789 |
| Nursing | Master's | 89 | $102,580 | $30,000 |
| Health administration | Master's | 76 | $71,653 | $30,750 |
| Data science | Master's | 66 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 62 | $71,214 | $29,673 |
| Data analytics | Master's | 61 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 57 | $40,563 | $20,155 |
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 56 | $66,642 | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 44 | $64,636 | $38,198 |
| Management information systems | Master's | 40 | $76,838 | $20,500 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 32 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 27 | $63,342 | $41,000 |
| Civil engineering | Master's | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 24 | $65,655 | $30,741 |
| Biomedical engineering | Master's | 21 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 21 | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | Master's | 20 | $80,337 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 19 | $62,676 | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Taxation | Master's | 17 | $92,014 | n/a |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Marine Sciences | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 13 | $50,131 | n/a |
| Political science | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 12 | $111,913 | n/a |
| Economics | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Ocean Engineering | Master's | 11 | $86,360 | n/a |
| Environmental science | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Doctoral | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 10 | $108,522 | $42,565 |
| Psychology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | Doctoral | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| City and regional planning | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Ocean Engineering | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer engineering | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| International business | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Professional doctorate | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, Other | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Florida Atlantic University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 23,757 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 57% women, 43% men
- 24 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Florida Atlantic University?
Florida Atlantic University admitted 66% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Florida Atlantic University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $4,879 for in-state students and $17,324 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $10,394 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 530 to 610 in reading and writing and 510 to 590 in math, and 21 to 26 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Florida Atlantic University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Florida Atlantic University reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Atlantic University?
64% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Florida Atlantic University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $61,062 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.