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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

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Florida Atlantic University is a public college in Boca Raton, Florida and has been named to the Best Online Colleges South award list. Its online program features 13 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $10,266 and the per-credit hour charge is $203. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.fau.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students
8,840 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:16,617
  • Pell Grant students:9,442
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:16,355
  • Part-time students
    35%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$203
In-district tuition and fees
$4,879
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
13 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
  • Physical Sciences(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(2)

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  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(4)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:59%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:35%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
344 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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