Florida Atlantic University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,522

2023 Average Net Price

$9,839

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.4%

27,612 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

30,790

68% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.3%

1,769 Graduates

About

Florida Atlantic University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Florida Atlantic University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (415 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 8,569 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Atlantic University. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,395 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,348 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $2,522, which is $−28,481 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Atlantic University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,486 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $2,522, which is $28,482 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,839.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending Florida Atlantic University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,522

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Florida Atlantic University was $2,522. The cost of tuition at Florida Atlantic University is $−28,482 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$9,839

2023 Value

1.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Florida Atlantic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,839. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida Atlantic University grew by 1.32%.

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

$13,688

Room and Board

$1,264

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida Atlantic University was of $13,688 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 13.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,264. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.629% 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

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Florida Atlantic University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.17% with respect to 2022, when 63% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Atlantic University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5486 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 27,612 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.8% annual growth. Out of those 27,612 applicants, 20,279 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.4% acceptance rate.

There were 30,790 students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in 2023. 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida Atlantic University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

20,279

Accepted Out of 27,612

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida Atlantic University was 73.4% (20,279 admissions from 27,612 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.8%, while admissions grew by 2.76%.

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

78%

Submission Percentage (2023)

3,446

Scores Submitted (2023)

78% of enrolled first-time students at Florida Atlantic University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida Atlantic University had a total enrollment of 30,790 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida Atlantic University is 20,948 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,842. This means that 68% of students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Atlantic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17% Black or African American, 4.39% Asian, 3.9% Two or More Races, 0.0812% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0779% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.6%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.7%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Atlantic University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30,790 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Atlantic University is 20,948 and the part-time enrollment is 9,842. This means that 68% of students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

84%

2023 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Florida Atlantic University had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2023)

White
12,313 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8,219 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,236 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Atlantic University is 40% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17% Black or African American, 4.39% Asian, 3.9% Two or More Races, 0.0812% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0779% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 379 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,889 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 (3,395 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,348 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Florida Atlantic University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (415 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 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 (101 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (622 degrees), and Communications (337 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (247,555 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (157,969 people), Police officers (151,329 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,322 people), and Customer service representatives (94,363 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (101 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (622 degrees), Communications (337 degrees), Protective Services (355 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (188 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Florida Atlantic University are Architecture and Related Services (101 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (622 degrees), Communications (337 degrees), Protective Services (355 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (188 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (876,981 people), Elementary & secondary schools (801,293 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (650,901 people), Computer Systems Design (586,129 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (537,450 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 (2023)

General Biological Sciences
389 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
347 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
330 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Florida Atlantic University was General Biological Sciences with 389 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

3,340

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

5,229

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,340 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University, which is 0.639 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,229).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 356 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.1 times more than the 323 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 407 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Atlantic University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.54 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 37% of students graduating from Florida Atlantic University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (82.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida Atlantic University is Female and Asian (82.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.07% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,395 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,348 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,742 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Atlantic University is white (3,395 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,348 degrees).

0.548% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,976 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,425 degrees awarded
White Male
1,419 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Atlantic University is white female (1,976 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,425 degrees).

Operations

Florida Atlantic University has an endowment valued at nearly $355M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.22M (2.04%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Florida Atlantic University had a total salary expenditure of 658M. Florida Atlantic University employs 252 Instructors, 226 Associate professors and 218 Professors. Most academics at Florida Atlantic University are Female Instructor (157), Male Professor (148), and Male Associate professor (119).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University are: Management, with 608 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 496 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 238 employees.

Endowment

$355M

2023 Endowment

5.91%

growth from 2022

Florida Atlantic University has an endowment valued at about $355M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida Atlantic University grew 5.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $79.4M 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

$335M

2023 Salaries

8.95%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Florida Atlantic University paid a median of $335M in salaries, which represents 51% of their overall expenditure ($658M) and a 8.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$80.1M

Instructional Salaries

827

Number of Employees

In 2023, Florida Atlantic University paid a total of $80.1M to 827 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

252 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

608 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University were Instructor with 252 employees, Associate professor with 226 employees, and Professor with 218 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University were Management with 608 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 496 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 238 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Atlantic University was Female Instructor with 157 employees, Male Professor with 148 employees, and Male Associate professor with 119 employees.

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

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