Florida Atlantic University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
81.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,371
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 24,268 students have applied and 19,734 students have allowed to admit to Florida Atlantic University (Acceptance rate: 81.32%). FAU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.15 % where 4,371 students have finally enrolled out of 19,734 admitted students.
FAU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida.
FAU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida.
How to Apply to Florida Atlantic University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply FAU. FAU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.fau.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.fau.edu/admissions/Apply_Online.php |
| Financial Aid | www.fau.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.fau.edu/admissions/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.fau.edu/vets/getting-started.php |
| Disability Service | www.fau.edu/sas/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at FAU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Florida Atlantic University is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | 1,110 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida | 1,222 | 76 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Florida Atlantic University, 3,392 students submitted SAT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 540 | 590 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,110 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Florida Atlantic University, 976 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
FAU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Florida Atlantic University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |