Boca Raton, Florida · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university founded in 1964, with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, and satellite campuses elsewhere in the state. It offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through 10 colleges and is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity.
Value rank
Ranked #39 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #140 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #206 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
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777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, Florida, 33431-0991
Visit University SiteRanked #214 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #801 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1066 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1040–1210
SAT ERW: 530–620
SAT math: 510–590
ACT composite: 20–26
Total: 30,790
Undergrad: 24,614
Undergrad full-time: 17,748
Graduate: 6,176
Part-time: 9,842
In-state
Tuition: $4,879
Total cost on campus: $24,845
Out-of-state
Tuition: $17,324
Total cost on campus: $37,290
Room & board: $12,536
Books & supplies: $1,256
Receive aid: 92%
Avg grant aid: $10,786
Pell grant recipients: 33%
Rent: $1,475 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.34 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $6.67
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.