Florida Atlantic University: what international applicants need

What are Florida Atlantic University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Florida Atlantic University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on October 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate?

66.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Florida Atlantic University admitted 20,838 of its 31,511 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Florida Atlantic University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. Florida Atlantic University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (October 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is September 12, 2026: scores on September 25, 2026, registration by August 28, 2026 (late registration September 1, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 510–590 in Math and 530–610 in Reading and Writing (76% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Florida Atlantic University's application fee for international students?

Florida Atlantic University's application fee is $30 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Florida Atlantic University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Florida Atlantic University accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Florida Atlantic University accept?

Florida Atlantic University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Florida Atlantic University require?

Florida Atlantic University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Florida Atlantic University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Florida Atlantic University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Florida Atlantic University have?

775 of Florida Atlantic University's 24,876 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Florida Atlantic University cost for international students?

Florida Atlantic University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $17,324 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $4,879). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $15,860. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $42,382 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source