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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public · 23,757 undergrads

Florida Atlantic University admits 66% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Florida Atlantic University?

66% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1040–1200 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

31,511 applied, 20,838 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Florida Atlantic University cost?

$10,394 a year in-state

Out of state: about $22,839 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,554.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$5,257
$30,000–$48,000$5,812
$48,000–$75,000$8,268
$75,000–$110,000$14,420
over $110,000$18,580

Out-of-state tuition is $17,324 a year, against $4,879 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,445 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Florida Atlantic University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Florida Atlantic University's fall 2027 rule yet. Florida Atlantic University required scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Florida Atlantic University's site

What it's like

23,757
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Boca Raton, FL.
85%
of first-years come back for year two.
50%
finish in four years. 64% within six.
$61.1k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$17.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate?
66% for fall 2024: 20,838 of 31,511 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040 to 1200 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Florida Atlantic University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $8,268 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,554.
How much does Florida Atlantic University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $17,324 a year, against $4,879 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $10,394 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,445 tuition gap gives about $22,839 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Florida Atlantic University's graduation rate?
64% of students finish within six years and 50% within four (IPEDS).