Florida Atlantic University

    Boca Raton, FL · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1040–1200
    Median ~1120
    Acceptance rate
    66%
    Enrollment
    23,757
    ACT middle 50%
    21–26

    How FAU compares

    • The ~1120 SAT midpoint ranks #159 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #9 of 10 in FL.
    • Its 66% acceptance rate is more selective than 51% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (550 Math vs 570 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($56,746) are $6,320 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $12,445 more per year than in-state students ($17,324 vs $4,879).
    National SAT rank
    #159 of 197
    SAT rank in FL
    #9 of 10
    More selective than
    51% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$6,320

    What the numbers say about FAU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 160 points, from 1040 to 1200. A planning score near or above 1240 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 550 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 66% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 63% completion rate and $56,746 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1120 SAT scorePlan for a 1250Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $4,879
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $17,324
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $56,746
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    63%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1040 and 1200. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1240 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1200 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1120 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1040 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1200

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1040–1190

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1040

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to FAU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV1010–122089%
    Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA1030–121090%
    The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX1010–124080%
    University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI990–126056%
    The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville, KY1010–123056%
    University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA980–121068%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for FAU?

    Florida Atlantic University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1040–1200, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1240 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is FAU's acceptance rate?

    Florida Atlantic University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 66%.

    How much does it cost to attend FAU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $4,879 and out-of-state is approximately $17,324. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is FAU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Florida Atlantic University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.fau.edu