Florida Atlantic University Description:
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 49%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 470 / 550
- SAT Math: 480 / 560
- SAT Writing: 450 / 540
- ACT Composite: 20 / 23
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 26,193 (21,758 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
- 58% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $2,929 (in-state); $13,911 (out-of-state)
- Books: $766
- Room and Board: $8,960
- Other Expenses: $1,544
- Total Cost: $14,199 (in-state); $25,181 (out-of-state)
Florida Atlantic University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 77%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 22%
- State / Local Grants: 62%
- Institutional Grants: 18%
- Loans: 29%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,296
- State / Local Grants: $2,659
- Institutional Grants: $2,909
- Loans: $3,351
Most Popular Majors:
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%
- Transfer Out Rate: 12%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 15%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%
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Florida Atlantic University Mission Statement:
"Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development, discovery and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness."


