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Florida Atlantic University
(FAU)
Part of State University System of Florida
About
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. The university is a member of the State University System of Florida and has satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. FAU was established as Florida's fifth public university and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very Hig...
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. The university is a member of the State University System of Florida and has satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce. FAU was established as Florida's fifth public university and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,754
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 10%
- Female : Male
- 66 : 34
- Staff
- 3,492
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2023 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | =364 | 39.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 453 | 39.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =650 | 39.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 701 | 39.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,046 | 39.6 | 2026 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Florida Atlantic University?
Florida Atlantic University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,067.
When was Florida Atlantic University founded?
Florida Atlantic University was founded in 1961.
What are the top subjects at Florida Atlantic University?
Top subjects at Florida Atlantic University include: Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Nursing, Oceanography, Finance.
Where is Florida Atlantic University located?
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, United States.