Can you get into Florida Atlantic University?
Boca Raton, FL · Public · 23,757 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
66.1%
SAT middle 50%
1040–1200
median 1110
ACT middle 50%
21–26
median 23
Testing
Optional
78% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
63%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What Florida Atlantic University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Test scores
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Florida Atlantic University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Regular DecisionMarch 31, 2027
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $21,522, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Florida Atlantic University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$3,022
- $30k–$48k$4,135
- $48k–$75k$8,106
- $75k–$110k$14,440
- Over $110k$16,854
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Florida Atlantic University
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Common questions
Florida Atlantic University admissions, answered
What is Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate?
Florida Atlantic University admits 66.1% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1040 and 1200. A score above 1200 clears the 75th percentile; below 1040, the rest of the application has to carry more weight, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Florida Atlantic University test-optional?
Yes, Florida Atlantic University is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Florida Atlantic University look for in an application?
Florida Atlantic University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Florida Atlantic University actually cost?
Sticker price is $21,522, but the average family pays $8,752 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $3,022 per year on average.
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