Florida Atlantic University
Admissions
Interested in attending Florida Atlantic University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Florida Atlantic University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Florida Atlantic University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, FAU accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 27,612 people applied and 20,279 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Florida Atlantic University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Florida Atlantic University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Florida Atlantic University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things FAU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Florida Atlantic University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Florida Atlantic University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.74. 14% of freshmen who attended FAU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
FAU is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Florida Atlantic University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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