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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Florida

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is a public college located in Boca Raton, Florida, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Florida Atlantic University is $5,467. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $16,695. The college offers Master’s degrees in 72 different degree areas, with 15 Master’s degrees offered online. Florida Atlantic University enrolls 5,356 graduate students, with 56% part-time students, 36% online students, and 23% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.fau.edu

Accessibility

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

Demographics

Graduate students
2,375 full-time
2,981 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,950
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,218
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:178
  • Online students
    36%
  • Male/Female
    38% / 62%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$5,467
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$16,695
  • Application fee:$30
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,226
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$372
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,787
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,027
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,591 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
85 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:10
  • 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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