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Florida Atlantic University, a public research university, was established in 1964. The main campus occupies about 850 acres of land and serves more than 25,000 students. FAU has 10 colleges that offer over 145 doctoral, masters and bachelors degree programs. These colleges are:
Florida Atlantic Universitys sports teams are known as the Owls. The athletics program of the university started in 1979, and the teams participate in volleyball, soccer, golf, cross country and football. Some notable alumni are the head of Federal Emergency Management Agency, R. David Paulison; famous poet, Charles Ghigna; renowned Puerto Rican author, Judith Ortiz Cofer; and singer, Chris Carrabba.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 460 to 550 for students at Florida Atlantic. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 560.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Florida Atlantic are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 26,193 students (18,915 full-time equivalent).
Many students at Florida Atlantic are part-timers. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Florida Atlantic belong to the Sun Belt Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
General Phone: (561) 297-3000
http://www.fau.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,435 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, MIS, taxation, non-profit management |
| Liberal Arts | 930 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, English, social services, history, liberal arts and humanities, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 739 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, social foundations of education, social science teaching, ... |
| Science | 370 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, geology, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 346 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 266 | psychology, psychobiology, social psychology, experimental psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 263 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 238 | social work, public administration |
| Media | 225 | communication studies, digital communications, media studies |
| Engineering | 166 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, civil engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 150 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 136 | art studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 123 | architecture, urban planning |
| Medical Administration | 116 | health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 48 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 44 | mathematics |
| Music | 32 | music, music management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 26 | real estate |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Hospitality | 14 | hospitality management |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Atlantic in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,345 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 1,098 | 51 |
| Associate's degree | 192 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 74 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 20 | 3 |
In 2007, Florida Atlantic had a total enrollment of 26,193 students (18,915 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 83% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Florida Atlantic offers campus housing for 2,700 of its 18,915 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Boca Raton, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,822 | 6,698 | 57% | 2,677 | 40% |
| Men | 5,162 | 3,023 | 59% | 1,294 | 43% |
| Women | 6,660 | 3,675 | 55% | 1,383 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 55% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,694 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,145 |
| Room and board | $ 8,610 |
| Room charge | $ 5,414 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,196 |
| Books and supplies | $ 748 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,506 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Atlantic participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148100)
Florida Atlantic has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 241 | 124 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 144 | 83 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 114 | 143 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $135,906 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $99,850 | 5 | $105,999 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $77,330 | 5 | $80,588 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $62,328 | 19 | $60,073 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $90,194 | 31 | $72,182 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 139 | $97,790 | 44 | $81,315 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 104 | $70,238 | 88 | $66,901 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 142 | $63,116 | 78 | $62,039 |
| Instructor | academic year | 59 | $45,114 | 78 | $42,689 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 444 | $73,247 | 290 | $61,147 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 118 | 89 | 207 |
| Football | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 4 | 18 | 22 |
| Basketball | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 61 | 88 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Experimental Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida Atlantic Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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