In just six decades, Florida Atlantic has achieved what many institutions take centuries to accomplish. Today, as an R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production University, we’re redefining what academic excellence looks like in the modern era.

Our success isn’t just based on research expenditures or Ph.D.s awarded – though those numbers speak volumes. Rather, it’s the result of our unique ability to combine top-tier research status with accessibility, standing as a national leader in social mobility and one of only 20 R1 schools recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

From groundbreaking partnerships to pioneering work in neuroscience, marine biology, human health and more, Florida Atlantic is demonstrating how a young, dynamic institution can transform the landscape of higher education.

Because here, innovation thrives, and every breakthrough opens doors for the next generation. 

That’s the Atlantic Effect.

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