In our pursuit of excellence, students at Florida Atlantic receive life-changing academic experiences, a culture that values achievement, and the opportunity for world-class research that solves the most pressing issues facing South Florida and beyond.
Our drive is reflected in an incredible rise as a top national university.
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News and World Report – Florida Atlantic has made considerable gains as a “Top Public School,” moving up 19 spots to #112 nationally , while ranking among the country’s best in Social Mobility.
Undergraduate Rankings
#112
Top Public Universities
#209
National Universities
#26
Nationally Social Mobility
#50
Least Debt upon Graduation in the nation
#168
Best Value Schools
#133
Undergraduate Nursing
#150
Undergraduate Engineering
#210
Undergraduate Computer Science
#159
Undergraduate Business
#22
Undergraduate International Business
#234
Undergraduate Psychology
#240
Undergraduate Economics
Graduate School Rankings
#102
Part-time MBA
#117
Graduate Education Programs
#138
Graduate Engineering Programs
#106
Best Medical Schools - Research
#66
Most Diverse Medical School
#63
Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
#131
Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Fields
#123
Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
#112-123
Best Medical Schools – Primary Care
#38
Master’s Nursing Program
#74
Best Nursing Program – Doctor of Nursing Practice
#203
Graduate Biological Sciences Programs
#201
Graduate Chemistry Programs
#152
Graduate Computer Science Programs
#149
Graduate Earth Sciences Program
#178
Best Fine Arts Program
#160
Graduate Mathematics Program
#167
Graduate Physics Program
#185
Graduate Psychology Program
#72
Graduate Public Affairs Programs
#36
Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling Program
#79
Graduate Social Work Program
#146
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program
Online Rankings
#17
Online Master’s in Nursing Administration Programs
#52
Online Master’s in Education
#58
Online MBA Programs for Veterans
#4
Online Master’s in Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (family)
#15
Online Educational Administration and Supervision Specialty program
#20
Online Master’s in Business for Veterans (non-MBA)
#43
Online Master’s in Business Program (non-MBA)
#52
Online Master’s in Education Program
#94
Online MBA Program
Wall Street Journal
Florida Atlantic is listed among the “Best Colleges in America” for 2024 based on student outcomes, learning environment and diversity.
#79
Best Public Schools in America
Washington Monthly
Florida Atlantic is among the Top 50 universities in the annual College Guide, with rankings based on social mobility, research, as well as community and national service. The “Best Bang for the Buck” rankings are exclusive to highlighting how well universities help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices
#46
National university
#13
Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: Southeast
Diverse: Issues in Higher Ed
Florida Atlantic is recognized as an industry leader in minority achievement as a Top 100 bachelor’s and master’s degree producer for African Americans and Hispanics
#13
for African Americans with bachelor’s degrees
#40
for Hispanics with bachelor’s degrees
#43
for African Americans with master’s degrees
#52
for Hispanics with master’s degrees
#40
for total minority students with bachelor’s degrees
#64
for total minority students with master’s degrees
The Princeton Review/Entrepreneur Magazine
Florida Atlantic is committed to developing entrepreneurial talent and is recognized among nearly 300 institutions in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe as one of the best schools for students aspiring to launch their own business.
#24
Undergraduate
Entrepreneurship
program
#42
Graduate
Entrepreneurship
Program
#24
Top Undergraduate Entrepreneurship program
#40
College of Business Online MBA Program
#42
Top Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
#5
South Region Undergraduate Entrepreneurship programs
#7
South Region Graduate Entrepreneurship programs
Financial Times
Florida Atlantic is a global leader for professional education programs as the Financial Times ranks institutions using student feedback, course design, faculty, teaching methods and facilities.
#2
Executive Education program (U.S.)
#1
Executive Education program (Florida)
SportsBusiness
Florida Atlantic’s MBA in Sport Management is worldwide leader among the postgraduate rankings based on quality of teaching, employment in the sports industry, alumni network, value, ability to network with industry executives
#10
MBA in Sport Management (Worldwide)
#1
MBA in Sport Management (Florida)