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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public

58%acceptance rate
1050–1220SAT middle 50%
21–26ACT middle 50%
$9,839average net price, in-state

Florida Atlantic University admitted 58% of 41,299 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1050–1220 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 64% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Florida Atlantic University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
October 15, 2026
Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $30, and Florida Atlantic University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Florida Atlantic University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Florida Atlantic University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Florida Atlantic University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.87 GPA. 15% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.039%
  • 3.75–3.9922%
  • 3.50–3.7420%
  • 3.25–3.4914%
  • 3.00–3.245%
  • 2.50–2.990.4%
  • 2.00–2.490.1%
  • Under 2.00.0%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $24,845 in-state and $37,290 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $9,839 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$3,120
  • $30–48k$4,760
  • $48–75k$8,772
  • $75–110k$14,665
  • $110k+$16,235

Quick answers

What is Florida Atlantic University’s acceptance rate?

Florida Atlantic University admitted 58% of applicants: 24,023 of 41,299 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Florida Atlantic University’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due October 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1050 to 1220, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Florida Atlantic University’s application fee?

The application fee is $30 for 2026–27, and Florida Atlantic University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

Does Florida Atlantic University have supplemental essays?

No. Florida Atlantic University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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