Florida Atlantic University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,522

2024 Average Net Price

$10,225

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

66.1%

31,511 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

31,607

69.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

62.6%

1,949 Graduates

About

Florida Atlantic University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida Atlantic University were General Biological Sciences (391 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (360 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (355 degrees).

In 2024, 8,961 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Atlantic University. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,318 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,433 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $2,522, which is $−29,398 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $2,522, which is $29,398 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,225.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending Florida Atlantic University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,522

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida Atlantic University was $2,522. The cost of tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $−29,398 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florida Atlantic University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,225

2024 Value

3.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Florida Atlantic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,225. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Florida Atlantic University grew by 3.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Florida Atlantic University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Florida Atlantic University received 31,511 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.1% annual growth. Out of those 31,511 applicants, 20,838 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.1% acceptance rate.

There were 31,607 students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in 2024. 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida Atlantic University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

20,838

Accepted Out of 31,511

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida Atlantic University was 66.1% (20,838 admissions from 31,511 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 14.1%, while admissions grew by 2.76%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Florida Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

76%

Submission Percentage (2024)

3,227

Scores Submitted (2024)

76% of enrolled first-time students at Florida Atlantic University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida Atlantic University had a total enrollment of 31,607 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Florida Atlantic University is 22,025 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,582. This means that 69.7% of students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Atlantic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.4% White, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Black or African American, 4.29% Asian, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0728% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.3%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.4%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Atlantic University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,607 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Atlantic University is 22,025 and the part-time enrollment is 9,582. This means that 69.7% of students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida Atlantic University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Atlantic University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Florida Atlantic University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida Atlantic University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
12,777 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8,335 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,033 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Atlantic University is 40.4% White, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Black or African American, 4.29% Asian, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0728% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 413 students (1.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,975 more women than men received degrees from Florida Atlantic University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University is white (3,318 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,433 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida Atlantic University is General Biological Sciences (391 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (360 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (355 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Atlantic University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (124 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (760 degrees), and Communications (398 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University are Physicians (437,821 people), Other managers (316,557 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (187,682 people), Social workers, all other (172,872 people), and Postsecondary teachers (160,993 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (124 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (760 degrees), Communications (398 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (266 degrees), and Biology (481 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University are Architecture and Related Services (124 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (760 degrees), Communications (398 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (266 degrees), and Biology (481 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (680,279 people), Elementary & secondary schools (509,806 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (469,776 people), Computer Systems Design (228,432 people), and Offices of physicians (226,711 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Atlantic University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

249 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Florida Atlantic University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 249 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Florida Atlantic University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,493

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,468

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,493 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University, which is 0.639 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,468).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida Atlantic University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 391 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.14 times more than the 342 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 347 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.38 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 48% of students graduating from Florida Atlantic University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,318 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,433 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,687 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Atlantic University is white (3,318 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,433 degrees).

0.692% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,255 degrees awarded
White Female
2,215 degrees awarded
White Female
2,132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Atlantic University is white female (2,255 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,215 degrees).

Operations

Florida Atlantic University has an endowment valued at nearly $398M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.8M (4.21%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Florida Atlantic University had a total salary expenditure of 736M. Florida Atlantic University employs 267 Instructors, 254 Professors and 220 Associate professors. Most academics at Florida Atlantic University are Male Professor (175), Female Instructor (164), and Male Associate professor (122).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University are: Management, with 612 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 522 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 248 employees.

Endowment

$398M

2024 Endowment

12.3%

growth from 2023

Florida Atlantic University has an endowment valued at about $398M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida Atlantic University grew 12.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $146M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Florida Atlantic University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$360M

2024 Salaries

7.17%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Florida Atlantic University paid a median of $360M in salaries, which represents 48.9% of their overall expenditure ($736M) and a 7.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.95% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.72% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$88.7M

Instructional Salaries

882

Number of Employees

In 2024, Florida Atlantic University paid a total of $88.7M to 882 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University were Management with 612 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 522 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 248 employees.

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