FAU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,879

Cost of attendance at Florida Atlantic University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,324

Cost of attendance at Florida Atlantic University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Florida Atlantic University was $8,771. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at FAU

FAU net price calculator

$8,771

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average	$7,941
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of FAU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,771	$2,680 (23%)	$3,877	$6,413	$10,001	$14,049	$14,828
2021	$11,451	$1,590 (16%)	$6,726	$8,262	$12,323	$17,442	$17,971
2020	$9,861	$375 (4%)	$6,085	$7,331	$11,786	$16,249	$17,959
2019	$9,486	$614 (6%)	$5,175	$7,333	$11,690	$16,490	$17,508
2018	$10,100	$1,203 (11%)	$6,766	$8,256	$11,450	$15,988	$17,204
2017	$11,303	$874 (7%)	$9,217	$11,092	$14,355	$16,846	$18,005
2016	$12,177	$1,183 (9%)	$10,181	$11,799	$15,181	$17,426	$17,868
2015	$13,360	$254 (2%)	$10,558	$11,915	$14,602	$17,288	$17,920
2014	$13,614	--	$10,215	$11,889	$14,949	$17,024	$17,435

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Florida Atlantic University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,605	$1,062 (4%)	$4,879	$18,454	$1,272
2021	$25,667	$636 (2%)	$4,879	$19,540	$1,248
2020	$26,303	$1,414 (6%)	$4,879	$20,176	$1,248
2019	$24,889	$868 (4%)	$4,831	$18,850	$1,208
2018	$24,021	$788 (3%)	$4,831	$17,982	$1,208
2017	$23,233	$892 (4%)	$4,831	$17,082	$1,320
2016	$22,341	$448 (2%)	$4,831	$16,270	$1,240
2015	$21,893	$245 (1%)	$4,831	$15,838	$1,224
2014	$21,648	$168	$4,790	$15,638	$1,220
2013	$21,480	--	$4,789	$15,488	$1,203

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does FAU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,131 dormitories available to its students at $6,100 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at FAU is $678 per month.
Does FAU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at FAU for one academic year is $3,902, which works out to $434 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: FAU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,272.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, FAU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,788

If living off-campus, with family: $6,362

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,362
How much is FAU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: FAU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Florida Atlantic University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$203	$372
For out-of-state students	$722	$1,027

Housing and Meal

Florida Atlantic University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Florida Atlantic University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,902	$6,100	N/A	19	5,131
2021	$3,902	$6,100	N/A	19	4,471
2020	$3,902	$6,100	N/A	19	4,471
2019	$3,864	$6,100	N/A	19	4,437
2018	N/A	N/A	$11,906	19	4,459
2017	N/A	N/A	$12,006	19	4,459
2016	N/A	N/A	$10,080	19	4,459

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Florida Atlantic University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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