Florida Atlantic University's published cost of attendance is $21,522, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $3,022 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,106, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,854.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,522 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,324 |
| Room and Board | $15,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,770 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,752 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,022 |
| $30–48k | $4,135 |
| $48–75k | $8,106 |
| $75–110k | $14,440 |
| $110k+ | $16,854 |
Florida Atlantic University's published cost of attendance is $21,522, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $3,022 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,106, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,854. Azimuth ranks Florida Atlantic University #76 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Florida Atlantic University participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the gap between sticker price and net price is most pronounced for lower-income families — a pattern consistent with public universities that rely heavily on Pell Grants and state grant programs to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Families seeking to understand how net price and sticker price can differ substantially should look beyond the published cost of attendance when comparing options. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $17,236, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,690, median federal debt of $17,236 projects to a monthly payment of about $195 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,690, placing Florida Atlantic University in the 45.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,340 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 52.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Florida Atlantic University #925 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Biology, General reports 491 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,707, ranked #280 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 374 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $91,953, ranked #88 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 328 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,754, ranked #193 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 323 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,058, ranked #211 nationally in its major.
