Florida Atlantic University Average GPA & Admissions

Boca Raton, FL · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 66% for fall 2024
  • Average high school GPA: 3.83, as reported by the college for 2024–25
  • SAT, middle 50%: 530–610 reading and writing, 510–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–26 composite
  • Average net price: $9,839 a year (2022–23)
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Florida Atlantic University average GPA

Florida Atlantic University reported an average high school GPA of 3.83 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Florida Atlantic University acceptance rate

Florida Atlantic University admitted 20,838 of 31,511 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 66%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Florida Atlantic University is a public 4-year university in Boca Raton, Florida, with 24,876 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Florida Atlantic University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing530570610
SAT Math510550590
ACT Composite212326
ACT English202225
ACT Math172124
76% submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores, as Florida Atlantic University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1127 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Florida Atlantic University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Florida Atlantic University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Florida Atlantic University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,839 a year at Florida Atlantic University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for FAU?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Florida Atlantic University admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA does FAU look for?

Florida Atlantic University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.83, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How much does GPA matter at FAU?

A lot: Florida Atlantic University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and test scores. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at FAU?

Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate was 66% for fall 2024: it admitted 20,838 of 31,511 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is it easy to get into FAU?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Florida Atlantic University admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to FAU?

Yes. Florida Atlantic University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 76% sent SAT scores and 23% sent ACT scores.

What are FAU's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Florida Atlantic University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–610 in reading and writing and 510–590 in math; ACT composite 21–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at FAU?

Yes. Florida Atlantic University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at FAU after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $9,839 a year at Florida Atlantic University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does FAU consider legacy status?

Yes. Florida Atlantic University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check FAU's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Florida Atlantic UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. Florida Atlantic University Common Data Set 2024–25Florida Atlantic University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
  3. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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