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Florida Atlantic University acceptance rate, GPA needed and real cost

Also known as FAU

Florida Atlantic University accepts 66% of applicants. It is a public university in Boca Raton, Florida, with about 23,757 undergraduates. The sticker price is $21,293 a year for state residents, but after aid the average family pays $10,394.

66%Acceptance rate

1040–1200Middle 50% SAT

21–26Middle 50% ACT

$10,394Average cost after aid / year

64%Graduation rate

$49,988Typical early-career earnings

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need for FAU?

Admitly estimates a typical Florida resident needs about a 3.5 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 4.0 for admission to be likely (80%+).

The U.S. Department of Education does not collect high school GPAs, so Admitly does not publish an "average GPA" figure. Colleges that report one do so in their own Common Data Set.

Chances of getting into Florida Atlantic University by GPA

Assumes an SAT of 1110, the middle score for admitted students. A higher or lower score moves these numbers. GPA is unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.

GPA	Florida resident	Out-of-state
2.5	24% Reach	9% Reach
2.7	24% Reach	9% Reach
3.0	24% Reach	9% Reach
3.3	37% Target	15% Reach
3.5	52% Target	25% Reach
3.7	67% Target	38% Target
3.9	79% Target	53% Target
4.0	84% Likely	61% Target

Likely = 80% or higher, Target = 30–80%, Reach = under 30%. Course rigour, class rank, activities and AP scores all change the estimate.

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What families actually pay at Florida Atlantic University

Yearly cost after need-based grants, by household income. Sticker price is $21,293 a year for state residents including room and board.

Family income	In-state	Out-of-state
Under $50k	$5,300	$15,800
$50k – $100k	$8,300	$18,800
$100k – $150k	$14,400	$25,000
$150k – $250k	$20,100	$30,600
Over $250k	$21,293	$32,500

Out-of-state figures add most of the tuition difference, since state grants rarely follow students across state lines.

Outcomes

64%Finish their degree

84%Return for second year

$49,988Median earnings, early career

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

Common questions about Florida Atlantic University

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Atlantic University?

Florida Atlantic University admits 66% of applicants, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need to get into Florida Atlantic University?

Admitly estimates a typical Florida resident needs about a 3.5 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 4.0 for admission to be likely (80%+). This is an estimate from Admitly's admission model, not an official cutoff: course rigour, test scores, activities and essays all matter.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1040–1200 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT.

How much does Florida Atlantic University cost after financial aid?

The sticker price is $21,293 a year for state residents including room and board, but the average family pays $10,394 after grants. Families earning under $50k pay about $5,300 in-state.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Atlantic University?

64% of students finish their degree, and 84% return for a second year.

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