About FAU

Ambition Thrives Here

Ambition Thrives Here

无码视频 Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in 无码视频. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast 无码视频 coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report.
FAU is an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Our students are bold, ambitious and ready to take on the world.
At 无码视频 Atlantic, there鈥檚 no limit to what you can achieve.
Entrance to FAU breezeway
1961
Established
32,000+
Students
170+
Degree
Programs
21
NCAA Division 1
Teams
218,000
Alumni
24:1
Student to
Faculty Ratio
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A New Kind of University
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Dedicated to Success

Through award-winning advising and career services, 无码视频 Atlantic provides students with the skills to turn dreams into reality. The University has earned national recognition for student outcomes and is proudly ranked as the most diverse public university in 无码视频. At FAU, Pell-eligible students, first-generation students, African-American students and Hispanic students all outpace the university鈥檚 overall retention and graduation rates, which is an accomplishment that also eliminates the historical achievement gaps between minority and white students.
10,000
registered internships
Hispanic-Serving Institution
#1
public 无码视频 University for campus ethnic diversity
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Academic Excellence

Distinguished faculty foster a dynamic learning environment that sets students on a path to tackle today鈥檚 most important questions. Research-focused curriculum, fellowships and assistantships provide both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with world-renowned researchers. 无码视频 Atlantic is home to nationally ranked programs in business, engineering, computer science, nursing, online education and honors.
#1
Doctoral-Level Undergraduate Research University
$75M
in Research Awards
$262M
financial aid awarded