Rankings and Facts
In our pursuit of excellence, students at Florida Atlantic receive life-changing academic experiences, a culture that values achievement, and the opportunity for world-class research that solves the most pressing issues facing South Florida and beyond.
Our drive is reflected in an incredible rise as a top national university.
U.S. News & World Report
Florida Atlantic has been named a Top 100 Public University by U.S. News and World Report, reaffirming its place among the nation’s leading institutions, while ranking among the country’s best in social mobility.
Undergraduate Rankings
#100
Top Public Universities
#183
National Universities
#25
Pell Grant Graduation Rate
#30
Social Mobility
#133
Best Colleges for Veterans
#159
Best Value Schools
#23
Undergraduate International Business
#160
Undergraduate Nursing
#150
Undergraduate Business
#161
Undergraduate Engineering
#229
Undergraduate Computer Science
#196
Undergraduate Psychology
#205
Undergraduate Economics
Graduate School Rankings
#95
Best Education School
#27
Rehabilitation Counseling
#204
Speech-Language Pathology
#142
Best Engineering School
#101
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
#124
Computer Engineering
#133
Computer Science
#142
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
#170
Mechanical Engineering
#20
Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
#139
Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care
Tier 3
Best Medical Schools Research
Tier 3
Best Medical Schools Primary Care
#60
Best Nursing School: Master’s
#86
Best Nursing School: Doctor of Nursing Practice
#80
Public Affairs
#170
Fine Arts
#132
Earth Sciences
#148
Mathematics
#165
Physics
#171
Chemistry
#42
International Business
#67
Production Operations MBA
#68
Entrepreneurship
#79
Marketing
#84
Executive MBA
#101
Information Systems
#113
Finance
#132
Accounting Program
#158
Business Analytics
Online Rankings
#36
Online Master's in Education
#47
Online Bachelor's Program for Veterans
#53
Online Graduate Business Programs (Non-MBA)
#60
Online Bachelor's Program in Business
#77
Online Bachelor's Programs
#85
Online Master's in Nursing Programs
#107
Online MBA Program
Washington Monthly
Florida Atlantic is among the Top 50 universities in the annual College Guide, with rankings based on social mobility, research, as well as community and national service. The “Best Bang for the Buck” rankings are exclusive to highlighting how well universities help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices
#39
National university
#5
Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: Southeast
Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution Leader
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes select Hispanic-Serving Institutions for their strong engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.
Fulbright HSI Leader
2023 & 2024
Wall Street Journal
Florida Atlantic is listed among the “Best Colleges in America” for 2024 based on student outcomes, learning environment and diversity.
#79
Best Public Schools in America
Diverse: Issues in Higher Ed
Florida Atlantic is recognized as an industry leader in minority achievement as a Top 100 bachelor’s and master’s degree producer for African Americans and Hispanics
#13
for African Americans with bachelor’s degrees
#40
for Hispanics with bachelor’s degrees
#43
for African Americans with master’s degrees
#52
for Hispanics with master’s degrees
#40
for total minority students with bachelor’s degrees
#64
for total minority students with master’s degrees
The Princeton Review/Entrepreneur Magazine
Florida Atlantic is committed to developing entrepreneurial talent and is recognized among nearly 300 institutions in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe as one of the best schools for students aspiring to launch their own business.
#24
Undergraduate Entrepreneurship program
#42
Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
#24
Top Undergraduate Entrepreneurship program
#40
College of Business Online MBA Program
#42
Top Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
#5
South Region Undergraduate Entrepreneurship programs
#7
South Region Graduate Entrepreneurship programs
Financial Times
Florida Atlantic is a global leader for professional education programs as the Financial Times ranks institutions using student feedback, course design, faculty, teaching methods and facilities.
#4
Executive Education program (U.S.)
#1
Executive Education program (Florida)
SportBusiness
Florida Atlantic’s MBA in Sport Management is worldwide leader among the postgraduate rankings based on quality of teaching, employment in the sports industry, alumni network, value, ability to network with industry executives
#10
MBA in Sport Management (Worldwide)
#1
MBA in Sport Management (Florida)
Undergraduate Academic Programs Offered
General Studies, except Nursing
- Anthropology *
- Architecture
- Art (Art History, Graphic Design, Studio Art)
- Commercial Music (Business, Composition, Technology) *
- Communication Studies *
- English *
- History *
- Interdisciplinary Studies (Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Arts and Humanities #, Social Science, Community and Visual Design, Pre-Law)
- Jewish Studies
- Language, Linguistics and Comparative Literature (French, Italian, Spanish, and Linguistics and Comparative Literature)*
- Multimedia Studies (Film, Video, and New Media; and Multimedia Journalism)
- Music (Performance) *
- Music Education
- Philosophy
- Political Science *
- Public Management *#
- Public Safety Administration #
- Sociology *
- Theatre (Design and Technology, Music Theatre, Performance) *
- Accounting * #
- Business Administration * #
- Data Science & Analytics *
- Economics * #
- Finance * #
- Health Administration *
- Hospitality and Tourism Management #
- Management Information Systems
- International Business * #
- Management * #
- Marketing * #
- Criminal Justice * #
- Social Work *
- Early Care and Education
- Elementary Education *
- Exceptional Student Education *
- Secondary Education
- (English,Mathematics, Science,including Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Social Science) *
- Civil Engineering *
- Computer Engineering *
- Computer Science * #
- Data Science and Analytics *
- Electrical Engineering *
- Environmental Engineering
- Geomatics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering *
- Ocean Engineering *
- Liberal Arts and Science Honors ^
- Biological and Physical Sciences Honors ^
- Nursing * #
- Biological Sciences*
- Chemistry (Biochemistry)
- Data Science and Analytics *
- Exercise Science and Health Promotion *
- Geosciences *#
- Health Science
- Mathematics*
- Medical Biology
- Neuroscience and Behavior *
- Physics *
- Psychology *
- Urban and Regional Planning *
- Urban Design
- *Indicates Graduate Degree availability
- # Indicates Online Degree availability
- ^ Full list of concentrations at fau.edu/honors
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