Florida Atlantic University Acceptance Rate
Boca Raton, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 27,612
- Admitted
- 20,279
- Yield
- 21.8%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate has risen from 66% in 2014–15 to 73.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,944 to 27,612 (+85%) over that period.
Its 73.4% rate makes Florida Atlantic University more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 34%.
Florida Atlantic University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 21.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,944 | 9,867 | 66% | 3,060 |
| 2015–16 | 15,847 | 10,725 | 67.7% | 3,474 |
| 2016–17 | 15,907 | 9,509 | 59.8% | 3,191 |
| 2017–18 | 15,176 | 9,107 | 60% | 2,791 |
| 2018–19 | 17,120 | 10,156 | 59.3% | 3,163 |
| 2019–20 | 18,854 | 11,930 | 63.3% | 3,283 |
| 2020–21 | 25,300 | 18,919 | 74.8% | 4,252 |
| 2021–22 | 25,148 | 19,617 | 78% | 3,925 |
| 2022–23 | 24,268 | 19,734 | 81.3% | 4,371 |
| 2023–24 | 27,612 | 20,279 | 73.4% | 4,417 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 17,066 | 12,716 | 74.5% |
| Men | 10,546 | 7,563 | 71.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–620 | 78% |
| SAT Math | 510–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 22% |
How Florida Atlantic University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate?
Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate is 73.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (20,279 admitted of 27,612 applicants).
Is Florida Atlantic University test optional?
Florida Atlantic University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Florida Atlantic University?
Florida Atlantic University received 27,612 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 20,279.
What SAT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University?
Admitted students at Florida Atlantic University typically scored 530–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Florida Atlantic University getting harder to get into?
Florida Atlantic University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66% in 2014–15 to 73.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fau.edu/.