Florida Atlantic University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average High School GPA: 3.8
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1080-1250
ACT Range: 22-27
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 25,000
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $5,488
Out-of-State Tuition: $17,324
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Boca Raton, Florida
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 68°F (20°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 82°F (28°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 60 inches (1,520 mm)
Nearest Airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) — Approximately 25 miles (30-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @floridaatlantic
Swim team instagram: @fauswimdive
Twitter: @FloridaAtlantic
Facebook: Florida Atlantic University
LinkedIn: Florida Atlantic University
YouTube: Arizona State University
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: FAU Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Lara Preacco
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in ASUN
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in Big AAC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#189 in National Universities (tie)
#103 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#168 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#188
#84
In Public Colleges
#134
In Research Universities
#44
In The South
#171
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#211
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: B+
Diversity: A
Athletics: A-
Professors: B+
Dorms: B
Student Life: A-
Value: B+
Campus: B+
Party Scene: B+
Location: A
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #245 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #199 of 1,332
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