More selective than 48% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
78% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose FAU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
FAU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, FAU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 610 |
| SAT math | 510 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
FAU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 530–610 | 510–590 | 21–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 530–620 | 510–590 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is FAU compared with other Florida colleges?
FAU has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | University of West Florida | 58% | 59% | $9,364 |
| 22 | Florida Gulf Coast University | 63% | 57% | $12,568 |
| 23 | Florida Southern College | 64% | 71% | $28,551 |
| 24 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 65% | 67% | $41,272 |
| 25 | Florida Atlantic University | 66% | 63% | $8,752 |
| 26 | Webber International University | 69% | 28% | $29,529 |
| 27 | Ringling College of Art and Design | 70% | 72% | $57,742 |
| 28 | Florida College | 70% | 54% | $23,931 |
| 29 | Stetson University | 72% | 62% | $19,372 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at FAU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
FAU admissions questions
What is the FAU acceptance rate?
Florida Atlantic University accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 20,279 of 27,612 applicants were admitted.
Does FAU require the SAT or ACT?
Florida Atlantic University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 78% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for FAU?
The middle 50% of Florida Atlantic University first-year students scored 1040–1200 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at FAU?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,417 of 20,279).
Is FAU getting harder to get into?
Florida Atlantic University accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Florida Atlantic University overview