General Information

Location:
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431

General Info:
(561) 297-3000

Website:
www.fau.edu/

Type:
4-year, Public

Awards offered:
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor's Degree
Master's Degree
Post Master's Degree

Campus setting:
City: Small

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
26,193 (21,758 undergraduate)

Nickname:
FAU

Mascot:
Owls


Admissions Department: www.fau.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid Office: www.fau.edu/finaid/

Apply Online: www.fau.edu/admissions/Apply_Online.php

Mission Statement

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.

Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college

Student Services
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted
Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 67% 25 and over: 33%