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 9 spots to #103 nationally , while ranking among the country’s best in Social Mobility.
Undergraduate Rankings
#103
Top Public Universities
#189
National Universities
#32
Social Mobility
#134
Best Colleges for Veterans
#146
Best Value Schools
#23
Undergraduate International Business
#130
Undergraduate Nursing
#147
Undergraduate Business
#168
Undergraduate Engineering
#193
Computer Science
#229
Undergraduate Psychology
#240
Undergraduate Economics
Graduate School Rankings
#107
Best Education School
#115
Part-time MBA
#130
Best Engineering School
#98
Graduate Environmental Engineering
#146
Graduate Mechanical Engineering
#147
Graduate Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
#148
Graduate Computer Science
Tier 3
Best Medical Schools Research
Tier 3
Best Medical Schools Primary Care
#97
Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
#98
Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
#112
Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care
#138
Most Diverse Medical Schools
#36
Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling
#41
Best Nursing School: Master’s
#76
Best Public Affairs Program
#78
Best Nursing School: Doctor of Nursing Practice
#83
Graduate Social Work
#148
Graduate Computer Science
#149
Graduate Earth Sciences
#160
Graduate Mathematics
#167
Graduate Physics
#178
Best Fine Arts Program
#185
Graduate Psychology
#193
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology
#201
Graduate Chemistry
Online Rankings
#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)
#32
Online Master’s in Nursing Programs
#43
Online Master’s in Business Program (Non-MBA)
#50
Online Bachelor’s Program in Business
#52
Online Master’s in Education
#62
Online MBA Programs for Veterans
#81
Online Bachelor’s Programs
#94
Online MBA Program
Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution Leader
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes select Hispanic-Serving Institutions for their strong engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.
Fulbright HSI Leader
2023 & 2024
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
#41
National university
#6
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)