Rankings and Facts

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At Florida Atlantic University, we continually strive for excellence to best serve our students, maintain a culture that values achievement and conduct world-class research that solves the most pressing issues facing South Florida and beyond. Our commitment to these ideals is reflected in our recognition on a national level.

U.S. News & World Report

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Florida Atlantic has been named a Top 100 Public University by U.S. News and World Report. It’s an honor that places us among the nation’s leading institutions. We’re also among the best in the U.S. for social mobility. See more of our U.S. News and World Report rankings below.

#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

#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

#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

Rankings & Fast Facts

U.S. News & World Report

Top 100 Public University

Fulbright HSI Leader

2023 & 2024

#24

Undergraduate Entrepreneurship program

#42

Graduate Entrepreneurship Program

#10

MBA in Sport Management (Worldwide)

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.
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#39

National University
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#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.
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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.
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#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.
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#13

African Americans with bachelor’s degrees
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#40

Hispanics with bachelor’s degrees
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#43

African Americans with master’s degrees
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#52

Hispanics with master’s degrees
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#40

total minority students with bachelor’s degrees
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#64

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.
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#24

Undergraduate Entrepreneurship program
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#42

Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
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#24

Top Undergraduate Entrepreneurship program
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#40

College of Business Online MBA Program
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#42

Top Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
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#5

South Region Undergraduate Entrepreneurship programs
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#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.
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#4

Executive Education program (U.S.)
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#1

Executive Education program (Florida)

Sport Business

Florida Atlantic’s MBA in Sport Management is a 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.
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#10

MBA in Sport Management (Worldwide)
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#1

MBA in Sport Management (Florida)

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