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.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Recommended), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
470
560
SAT Math
480
570
SAT Writing
450
540
ACT Composite
19
23
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$2,607
$2,662
$2,694
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$13,113
$13,113
$13,145
Books and supplies
$700
$724
$748
Room and board (on campus)
$7,962
$8,280
$8,610
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (561) 297-3530
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 77%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,296
State/Local Grants: $2,659
Institutional Grants: $2,909
Student Loans: $3,351
