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Study at Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic University, a public research university, was established in 1964. The main campus occupies about 850 acres of land and serves more than 25,000 students. FAU has 10 colleges that offer over 145 doctoral, masters and bachelors degree programs. These colleges are:
- Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
- Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
- College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs
- Barry Kaye College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
- Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
- Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science
- The Graduate College
Florida Atlantic Universitys sports teams are known as the Owls. The athletics program of the university started in 1979, and the teams participate in volleyball, soccer, golf, cross country and football. Some notable alumni are the head of Federal Emergency Management Agency, R. David Paulison; famous poet, Charles Ghigna; renowned Puerto Rican author, Judith Ortiz Cofer; and singer, Chris Carrabba. Florida Atlantic is in a small city, in Boca Raton, FL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Florida Atlantic earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree. Florida Atlantic SelectivityThe school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 460 to 550 for students at Florida Atlantic. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 560. FacultySome professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Florida Atlantic are higher than most. Student EnrollmentThe school, in 2007, had 26,193 students (18,915 full-time equivalent). Student LifeMany students at Florida Atlantic are part-timers. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Florida Atlantic belong to the Sun Belt Conference for major sports. Florida Atlantic Tuition and AffordabilityDegree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers. The school reports its educational mission is:
"Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness."
Florida Atlantic Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Business and Management | 1,435 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, MIS, taxation, non-profit management | | Liberal Arts | 930 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, English, social services, history, liberal arts and humanities, economics, ... | | Education and Teaching | 739 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, social foundations of education, social science teaching, ... | | Science | 370 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, geology, physics | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 346 | registered nursing, nursing science | | Therapy and Counseling | 266 | psychology, psychobiology, social psychology, experimental psychology | | Security and Law Enforcement | 263 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration | | Family and Social Work | 238 | social work, public administration | | Media | 225 | communication studies, digital communications, media studies | | Engineering | 166 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, civil engineering | | Computer Science and Engineering | 150 | computer and info science, computer engineering | | Art Studies | 136 | art studies | | Architecture and Planning | 123 | architecture, urban planning | | Medical Adminstration | 116 | health care administration | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 48 | exercise science | | Mathematics | 44 | mathematics | | Music | 32 | music, music management | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 26 | real estate | | Drama and Performing Arts | 18 | drama | | Religion and Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, Jewish studies | | Medical Support and Technology | 15 | audiology and speech pathology | | Hospitality | 14 | hospitality management | | Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts | | Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
Contact: Florida Atlantic Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
General Phone: (561) 297-3000
http://www.fau.edu/
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