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$4,879
per year
In-State Tuition
81%
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
Florida Atlantic University is a public four-year institution in Boca Raton, FL. Programs offered include Biology, Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Psychology and Business Administration.
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35 of 35 CLEP exams accepted
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Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
11
Sports
8
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
FAU awards freshman merit scholarships from the admission application by Jan 15, tiered by recalculated GPA plus SAT/ACT/CLT; out-of-state tiers reach $10,000 a year.
FAU 100 / Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship - $5,000 (Florida residents)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative FAU GPA, full-time enrollment and 30 credits each academic year; up to four years
Submit a complete admission application (including SAT/ACT/CLT scores) by Jan 15; no separate scholarship application
FAU recalculates the high school GPA for admission and scholarship purposes. Requires the GPA and the test score (SAT, ACT or CLT). Competitive and offered as funds allow.
Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship - $2,000 (Florida residents)
Automatic$2,000 per year
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative FAU GPA, full-time enrollment and 30 credits each academic year; up to four years
Submit a complete admission application (including SAT/ACT/CLT scores) by Jan 15; no separate scholarship application
FAU recalculates the high school GPA for admission and scholarship purposes. Requires the GPA and the test score (SAT, ACT or CLT). Competitive and offered as funds allow.
Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship - $1,000 (Florida residents)
Automatic$1,000 per year
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative FAU GPA, full-time enrollment and 30 credits each academic year; up to four years
Submit a complete admission application (including SAT/ACT/CLT scores) by Jan 15; no separate scholarship application
FAU recalculates the high school GPA for admission and scholarship purposes. Requires the GPA and the test score (SAT, ACT or CLT). Competitive and offered as funds allow.
Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship - $500 (Florida residents)
Automatic$500 per year
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative FAU GPA, full-time enrollment and 30 credits each academic year; up to four years
Submit a complete admission application (including SAT/ACT/CLT scores) by Jan 15; no separate scholarship application
FAU recalculates the high school GPA for admission and scholarship purposes. Requires the GPA and the test score (SAT, ACT or CLT). Competitive and offered as funds allow.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$3,022
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$56,746
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,236
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Boca Raton, Florida
Palm Beach County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
82 career paths
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