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Help us break the mold of traditional academia. And challenge yourself to build the future you want.

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For Honors Students and Those Who Served

Explore Florida Atlantic's honors programs and resources for veterans

Honors Programs

Learn about our freestanding Honors College, University Honors Program on our Boca Raton campus and other opportunities to enhance your education at Florida Atlantic.

Veterans at Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic's Military and Veteran Student Success Team provides support and services for military-connected students. Find information on applying with your VA education benefits and access resources and financial aid information.

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Ricardo Bazo

Ricardo Bazo

Ricardo serves as an admissions counselor for out-of-state students.
Kade Vargas-Melendez

Kade Vargas-Melendez

Kade counsels first-year students who are coming to Florida Atlantic from Miami-Dade, St Lucie, Indian River, and Monroe counties.
Rhoda Hoods

Rhoda Hoods

Rhoda is a transfer admissions counselor ready to assist.

High School Counselors Toolkit

Help your college-bound students prepare to apply for admission to Florida Atlantic University. You'll find links to information about topics such as admissions requirements, degree programs and financial aid. You can also read FAQs and access our AI recruiter, Sunny, if you have more questions.
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Freshmen

Step 1

Submit application

Step 2

Submit Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)

Step 3

Self-report your test scores

Transfer Students

Step 1

Complete online application

Step 2

Submit official transcripts for all colleges / universities

Step 3

Submit test scores and high school transcripts, if applicable

Graduate Students

Step 1

Choose program of study

Step 2

Collect documents, including transcripts and test scores

Step 3

Complete online application

Calculate Your Future

Many students at Florida Atlantic receive some sort of scholarship or financial aid to help offset reasonable educational expenses, whether they are enrolled full time or part time.
Undergraduate students who complete the admissions application by January 15 are considered for FAU's merit-based scholarships, as well.

Cost of Attendance

Total Tuition & Fees for One Academic Year *
Student Type Tuition Per Credit Hour Tuition & Fees
Florida Resident $203.29 $5,984*
Non-Florida Resident $799.72 $22,888*
* Your total costs may vary depending on your needs and course material requirements. Estimates based on 27 credit hours.

Curious about your choice of major, its cost, what careers are open to you and your potential salary?

Check out the MyFloridaFuture tool, a cost-benefit calculator that shows the return on investment for your choices and educational effort.
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Success

95% of Florida Atlantic graduates are either employed or in grad school – which places the university among the best in the U.S. for student outcomes.

You can expect a strong job placement rate and competitive graduate salaries. Plus, affordable tuition means you'll start your career with less debt. Win, win, win.

Career Outcomes

Automotive

Ford Motor Company • General Motors

Hospitality / Travel

The Walt Disney Company • Hilton Worldwide • Delta Air Lines

Technology

IBM • Intel • Apple • Google • FPL/Next Era

Healthcare

Cleveland Clinic • Max Planck Society of Advancement

Government

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Finance

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Merrill Lynch

Sports

Miami Heat • Florida Panthers

Education

Palm Beach County School District • Broward County School District • Miami-Dade School District

Excellence

Did you know that Florida Atlantic is one of 21 schools in the nation to earn both R1 and Opportunity College and University designations by the Carnegie Classification?

That means we’re a top research school, and we prioritize access to education for first-generation college students. R1 schools are at the forefront of research in both impact and monetary investment, and Opportunity universities have a high percentage of first-time college students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Sunny!

We invite you to call Sunny, our AI Recruiter, anytime at 561-325-8307. She is very knowledgeable about Florida Atlantic and can answer common questions about application requirements, deadlines and financial aid, while also providing tailored advice on majors and programs. Available 24/7, Sunny will make your application journey more efficient, accessible and less overwhelming. Please note that for quality assurance, all calls will be recorded. To speak with a live admissions representative, please call 561-297-3040 on Mondays - Fridays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Not at all. Our admissions counselors are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to provide one-on-one support. Plus, Sunny (AI Recruiter) is available 24/7 to ensure your questions are answered anytime, even after hours.

If you’re reaching out during business hours, you can always ask Sunny to connect you directly with an admissions counselor.

Sunny only accepts live calls, but don't be shy - she is super friendly! Give her a call today and see for yourself.

However, you can text with her if you have a College Vine account. Sign up here.

Sunny is fluent in over 30 languages, including English, German, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, French and many others. If you need assistance in a specific language not listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact our office directly.

Undergraduate Admissions

From innovative programs to hands-on experience, we're preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs, scientists and change-makers. Determination runs deep at FAU, and you'll learn early that if you dream it — we've got the tools to help you achieve it.

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Boca Raton, FL 33431

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