About Florida Atlantic University
Located in a midsize city, Florida Atlantic University is a public university in Boca Raton, Florida, with about 23,760 undergraduate students. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 24 to 1.
Nursing programs at Florida Atlantic University
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 347 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, about 111 master’s-level nursing graduates, and about 40 doctoral-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $4,900 a year for in-state students and $17,300 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $10,400 a year. About 37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $22,300. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $76,900 one year after finishing and $92,000 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 64% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 84% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 66% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Nursing programs usually add their own steps, such as prerequisite science courses, an entrance exam, a minimum GPA, and a limited number of seats, so contact the nursing department about current requirements. Our guide on how to get into nursing school walks through the typical process. Licensure runs through the Florida Board of Nursing, and graduates sit for the NCLEX. Confirm that the specific program holds ACEN or CCNE accreditation and is approved by the state before you enroll. Compare other schools on our nursing schools in Florida page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.
