School Profile: Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

23,695 undergraduates of 31,091 total students

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Public

4 Year

City

Large

How to Understand School Data

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $4,879
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $17,324
  • Books and Supplies: $1,272
  • Campus Housing: $12,030
  • Other Expenses: $5,788

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$7,990

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $3,877
$30,001-$48,000 $6,413
$48,001-$75,000 $10,001
$75,001-$110,000 $14,049
$110,001+ $14,828

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
61% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
80% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$48,300

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
$32,596
Biology, General
$25,333
Psychology, General
$29,830
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$33,564
Accounting and Related Services
$51,192

Finance and Financial Management Services
$46,227
Business Administration, Management and...
$41,790
Marketing
$40,259
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$65,570
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$37,017
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
$28,398
Social Work
$36,631
Communication and Media Studies
$33,656
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$28,286
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$57,629
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$25,472
Sociology
$32,152
Research and Experimental Psychology
$22,800
Teacher Education and Professional...
$45,219
Political Science and Government
$30,972
Management Information Systems and Services
$46,325
English Language and Literature, General
$25,839
Fine and Studio Arts
$27,958
Mechanical Engineering
$64,468
Education, General
$37,193
Economics
$41,711
International Business
$37,628
Health Services/Allied Health/Health...
$21,802
Hospitality Administration/Management
$34,262
Civil Engineering
$61,228
Electrical, Electronics and Communications...
$70,147
Architecture
$41,833
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement...
$33,299
Computer Engineering
$63,075
Anthropology
$26,465
Teacher Education and Professional...
$45,646
History
$23,765
Chemistry
$35,851
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
$36,500
Public Administration
$42,435
Environmental Design
$45,879
Ocean Engineering
$64,623
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
$12,871
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$23,013

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 520 610

SAT Math

800 500 590

ACT

36 20 26

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

78%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

28%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$14,750 - $30,749

$156 - $326 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 5% of parents borrow federal loans.

$17,013

$202 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

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Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

36%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

65% / 35%

Full-time / Part-time
23,695 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

39% White
29% Hispanic
20% Black
4% Asian
4% Two or more races
3% Non-resident alien
1% Unknown
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