Florida Atlantic University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Florida Atlantic University is a large four-year, public school with 29,595 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1961 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At Florida Atlantic University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
114
Florida Atlantic University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 114 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical, Accounting and Finance, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Florida Atlantic University student retention rate is high at 81% (well above Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Florida Atlantic University is below average: 58%. Approximately 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Florida Atlantic University is reasonable - 22:1. Learn more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is slightly high, $14,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Florida Atlantic University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,000; which comes to $17,400 per year.

Read the details about Florida Atlantic University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
According to government data, 24,268 applications were submitted and 19,734 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

Florida Atlantic University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Florida Atlantic University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,100
Medium
Florida Atlantic University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida Atlantic University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Florida Atlantic University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 5,200 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - approximately $6,100 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Florida Atlantic University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Florida Atlantic University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Florida Atlantic University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339
Boca Raton, Florida
33431-0991, USA
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