The main campus of Florida Atlantic Institution is located in Boca Raton, Florida, although the university also maintains satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. Florida Atlantic University, also known as FAU, is a public research university. South Florida is served by Florida Atlantic University, which is one of the 12 campuses that make up the State University System of Florida. In 1961, Florida Atlantic University became the state's fourth publicly funded university, and it has since evolved to become the sixth largest university in terms of student enrolment in the state. According to the Carnegie Classification system, Florida Atlantic University is a "R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity" institution. Within its 10 colleges, Florida Atlantic University provides students with access to more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has conferred its accreditation upon the university (SACS). When it first opened its doors in 1964, Florida A&M Institution was the first public university in the Miami metropolitan area. Its curriculum consisted only of upper-division and graduate-level classes. Only 867 students were enrolled when the institution first opened its doors in 1984, when it began accepting first-year students into its lower-division undergraduate programmes. As of the year 2021, there are more over 30,000 students enrolled, and they come from 180 different nations, 50 different states, and the District of Columbia. The university's annual economic effect is estimated to be $6.3 billion and its budget for the year is $900 million. Over the course of its history, which began in 1964, Florida Atlantic University has conferred degrees on more than 185,000 graduates. The Florida Atlantic Owls, which represent FAU in intercollegiate athletics, participate in the top division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as well as in Conference USA (C-USA). The Owls have won a multitude of titles and championships within the conference and division thanks to the fact that they field 19 varsity athletic teams. Florida Atlantic University announced on October 21, 2021 that they would accept an invitation to join the American Athletic Conference (AAC), and they would become a full member of the conference on July 1, 2023.
FAU is ranked #263 out of 443 National Universities by US News & World Report. The university is also ranked #128 in the South and #144 for veterans by US News & World Report.
THE APPLICATION FEE TO FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
80
6.5.
Not required
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
1160
213
470
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
- 30,000+ students enrolled - 180+ degree programs - 21 Intercollegiate Team - 4,000 students live on-campus - 40 research center
