FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY-BOCA RATON
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Florida Atlantic University-Boca Raton
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Boca Raton, FL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Contacting the School
777 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
Main Phone: (561) 297-3000
Web Site: www.fau.edu/
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 16,525 (full-time equivalent) students. 84.9% of students attend full-time, while 15.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,032 male students and 1,316 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44% of the student body, while females made up 56%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (16)%, Hispanic (13)%, and Asian (4)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
68.9% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 560.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
Degree Programs
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Architecture
Area Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSchool Accreditation
Florida Atlantic University-Boca Raton reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Florida Atlantic University-Boca Raton is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Florida Atlantic University-Boca Raton belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Trans America Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 11,305 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 6,336 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 18,927 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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