Florida Atlantic University

www.fau.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,522

2021 Average Net Price

$8,771

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.44%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78%

25,148 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

30,155

60.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.4%

1,807 Graduates

About

Florida Atlantic University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida Atlantic University were General Biological Sciences (486 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (378 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (313 degrees).

In 2021, 8,628 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Atlantic University. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,506 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,372 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $2,522, which is $−26,470 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $2,522, which is $−26,470 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,771.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Florida Atlantic University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,522

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Florida Atlantic University was $2,522. The cost of tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $−26,470 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$8,771

2021 Value

23.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Florida Atlantic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,771. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Florida Atlantic University grew by 23.4%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$12,092

Room and Board

$1,248

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida Atlantic University was of $12,092 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.19% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,248. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Florida Atlantic University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Florida Atlantic University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.28% with respect to 2020, when 61% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.44%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Atlantic University was 1.44%, which represents 82 out of the 5692 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Florida Atlantic University received 25,148 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.601% annual growth. Out of those 25,148 applicants, 19,617 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78% acceptance rate.

There were 30,155 students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in 2021. 77% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida Atlantic University has an overall enrollment yield of 20%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

19,617

Accepted Out of 25,148

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida Atlantic University was 78% (19,617 admissions from 25,148 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.601%, while admissions grew by 3.69%..

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

77%

Submission Percentage (2021)

3,014

Scores Submitted (2021)

77% of enrolled first-time students at Florida Atlantic University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida Atlantic University had a total enrollment of 30,155 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Florida Atlantic University is 18,295 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,860. This means that 60.7% of students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Atlantic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.7% White, 27.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Black or African American, 4.49% Asian, 3.82% Two or More Races, 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.5%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.4%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Atlantic University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30,155 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Atlantic University is 18,295 and the part-time enrollment is 11,860. This means that 60.7% of students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

80%

2021 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Florida Atlantic University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
11,978 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8,290 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,891 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Atlantic University is 39.7% White, 27.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Black or African American, 4.49% Asian, 3.82% Two or More Races, 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 266 students (0.882%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,920 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 (3,506 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2372 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida Atlantic University is General Biological Sciences (486 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (378 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (313 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (104 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (449 degrees), and Biology (567 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 (414,535 people), Other managers (272,280 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (185,931 people), Social workers, all other (168,223 people), and Postsecondary teachers (157,719 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University in 2021 are Architecture and Related Services (104 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (449 degrees), Biology (567 degrees), Communications (353 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (287 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University are Architecture and Related Services (104 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (449 degrees), Biology (567 degrees), Communications (353 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (287 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (613,703 people), Elementary & secondary schools (451,965 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (428,301 people), Offices of physicians (217,548 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (185,367 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.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
486 degree-majors awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
378 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
313 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Florida Atlantic University was General Biological Sciences with 486 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,354

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,274

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,354 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University, which is 0.636 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,274).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 335 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 290 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 354 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.11 times more than the 168 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Florida Atlantic University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Florida Atlantic University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.221% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,506 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,372 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,646 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Atlantic University is white (3,506 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2372 degrees).

0.556% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,044 degrees awarded
White Male
1,462 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,460 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Atlantic University is white female (2,044 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1462 degrees).

Operations

Florida Atlantic University has an endowment valued at nearly $375M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.38M (1.43%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Florida Atlantic University had a total salary expenditure of 635M. Florida Atlantic University employs 238 Professors, 222 Associate professors and 214 Instructors. Most academics at Florida Atlantic University are Male Professor (162), Female Instructor (135), and Male Associate professor (117).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University are: Management, with 540 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 390 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 224 employees.

Endowment

$375M

2021 Endowment

30%

growth from 2020

Florida Atlantic University has an endowment valued at about $375M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida Atlantic University grew 30% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.4M lower 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

$303M

2021 Salaries

2.23%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Florida Atlantic University paid a median of $303M in salaries, which represents 47.7% of their overall expenditure ($635M) and a 2.23% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$73.8M

Instructional Salaries

806

Number of Employees

In 2021, Florida Atlantic University paid a total of $73.8M to 806 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

238 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

540 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University were Professor with 238 employees, Associate professor with 222 employees, and Instructor with 214 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University were Management with 540 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 390 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 224 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University was Male Professor with 162 employees, Female Instructor with 135 employees, and Male Associate professor with 117 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida Atlantic University.