The Atlantic Effect

Graduating students standing for recognition
Florida Atlantic University
a National Leader in Student Achievement
Florida Atlantic is a young university with a history of perpetual transformation. In just a few decades, we’ve risen in the rankings. We’ve pioneered impressive research. We’ve more than doubled our graduation rate.
We haven’t just kept up with other institutions. We’ve set the pace. And along the way, we’ve opened doors of opportunity and closed gaps in educational equity.
None of this is a coincidence. It’s a clear vision. A strategic approach. An intentional effort to improve everything we touch: from our coastal ecosystems and our regional wellbeing, to the individual lives of each and every one of our students.
To achieve so much success in such a short time: you could call it hard work. You could call it ambition.

We call it The Atlantic Effect.
Winner
Degree Completion Award
APLU
#17
Degree Producer for African Americans
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Top Public University
U.S. News & World Report
#1
Most Diverse Public Florida University
U.S. News & World Report
TOP 40
Degree Producer for Hispanics
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Florida Atlantic is a powerhouse for transformational student impact and generational change.

At Florida Atlantic, we eliminated equity gaps by combining predictive analytics with team-based interventions to propel students toward scholastic and career success. We prioritized both access and academic excellence to deliver on the promise of opportunity for all.
 
15pt
Increase
in Academic Progress Rate

2014 - 2021
28pt
Increase
in 4-year Graduation Rate

2014 - 2021
#41
Social
Mobility

U.S. News & World Report
Hispanic
Serving
Institution
Inspiring Programs in STEM
Award
Recipient

2023
Top Undergraduate Research Program
Council on Undergraduate Research