Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University
Motto	"Where Tomorrow Begins"
Type	Public research university
Established	July 15, 1961
Parent institution	State University System of Florida
Accreditation	SACS
Academic affiliations	CUMU; ORAU; Sea-grant; Space-grant;
Endowment	$285 million (2022)
Budget	$982 million (2022)
President	Stacy Volnick (interim)
Provost	Michele Hawkins (interim)
Academic staff	1,600
Administrative staff	1,500
Students	30,171
Undergraduates	23,683
Postgraduates	4,804
Doctoral students	1,684
Location	Boca Raton, Florida, United States; 26°22′16″N 80°06′07″W / 26.371°N 80.102°W
Campus	Small city, 850 acres (340 ha)
Other campuses	Dania Beach; Davie; Fort Lauderdale; Fort Pierce; Jupiter; Port St. Lucie;
Newspaper	University Press
Colors	Blue and red;
Nickname	Owls
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I FBS – The American; ASUN; C-USA;
Mascot	Owlsley; Hoot;
Website	fau.edu

Florida Atlantic University (Florida Atlantic or FAU) is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida and satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce.^[3]^[6] The university is a member of the State University System of Florida. FAU was established as Florida's fifth public university and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".^[7]

FAU has quickly grown to become one of the largest institutions in the state by enrollment.^[8] Florida Atlantic offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs within its 10 colleges.^[9] The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

FAU opened in 1964 as the first public university in the Miami metro area, offering only upper-division and graduate level courses. Initial enrollment was only 867 students, increasing in 1984 when the university admitted its first lower-division undergraduate students.^[10] As of 2021, its enrollment had grown to over 30,000 students representing 180 countries, 50 states, and the District of Columbia.^[11] The university has an annual budget of $900 million and an annual economic impact of $6.3 billion.^[12] Since 1964, Florida Atlantic University has awarded degrees to over 185,000 alumni.^[13]

FAU's intercollegiate sports teams, the Florida Atlantic Owls, compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the American Athletic Conference (AAC). With 19 varsity athletic teams, the Owls have found success in winning titles and championships in the C-USA (FAU’s previous athletic conference) and garnering attention on the national scale. On October 21, 2021, Florida Atlantic accepted the invitation to join the AAC and became a full-member on July 1, 2023.^[14]

^ As of June 30, 2022. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
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^ ^a ^b "Explore FAU Campuses". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved August 22, 2006.
^ "IPEDS - Florida Atlantic University".
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^ "Florida Space Grant Consortium". Florida Space Grant Consortium. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
^ "Carnegie Classifications: FAU Institution Profile". Indiana University. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
^ "Florida Atlantic University". State University System of Florida. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
^ "FAU Points of Pride". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
^ "Explore FAU History: Milestones in FAU History (1955–1969)". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved August 22, 2006.
^ "Diversity Data Report" (PDF).
^ "Boilerplate Descriptions".
^ "FAU Celebrates 2021 Summer Graduates".
^ "FAU accepts invitation to the American Athletic Conference".

[1] As of June 30, 2022. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.

[Facts-2] Cite error: The named reference Facts was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[FAU_Campuses-3] "Explore FAU Campuses". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved August 22, 2006.

[4] "IPEDS - Florida Atlantic University".

[Colors-5] Cite error: The named reference Colors was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[6] "Florida Space Grant Consortium". Florida Space Grant Consortium. Retrieved June 29, 2023.

[7] "Carnegie Classifications: FAU Institution Profile". Indiana University. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

[8] "Florida Atlantic University". State University System of Florida. Retrieved November 29, 2021.

[Points_of_Pride-9] "FAU Points of Pride". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved October 1, 2016.

[History_1955-1969-10] "Explore FAU History: Milestones in FAU History (1955–1969)". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved August 22, 2006.

[11] "Diversity Data Report" (PDF).

[12] "Boilerplate Descriptions".

[13] "FAU Celebrates 2021 Summer Graduates".

[:1-14] "FAU accepts invitation to the American Athletic Conference".

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