Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Florida Atlantic admits about 7 in 10 applicants (66%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 69% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 63%, women at 68%.
Where applicants live
Florida applicants were admitted at 65%, applicants from other states at 46%, and international applicants at 1.8%.
Of those admitted, 20% from Florida enrolled, against 13% from other states and 12% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
20% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Where you stand
How Florida Atlantic reads a record
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. 61% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are required. 76% of first-years sent an SAT and 23% an ACT. Of the 62% whose high school reported a rank, 15% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Very important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Very important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Important | ||||
| Geographic residence | Important | ||||
| State residency | Important | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Important | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
83% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 66% of first-year applicants
4,724 applied · 3,915 admitted · 1,981 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 per credit completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date July 1
- Spring entry: priority date November 1
- Summer entry: priority date April 15
What the application needs
- College transcripts
- Recommended for some
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended
- Interview
- Recommended
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by March 13 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: October 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting September 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- $100 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.87
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.039%
- 3.75–3.9922%
- 3.50–3.7420%
- 3.25–3.4914%
- 3.00–3.245%
- below 3.01%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.50–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 38.9% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 22.2% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 19.6% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 13.9% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 4.8% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 0.4% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.1% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
15% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 46% in the top quarter, of the 62% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1140 on the SAT, 30 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
59% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
50% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
52% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
53% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
50% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
46% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 76% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 23% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)