Profile: Florida Atlantic University-Community

The reasons to choose FAU are as diverse as our 27,000 students. Some want a traditional university experience, complete with dorm life, campus traditions and Division I athletics. Others like our smaller classes and engaged professors who challenge students to achieve. And, of course, more than a few are attracted by FAU's campuses that are just a few miles from both big-city life and the beach.

So, we realize the college experience is different for everyone. To help you make the most of these years, we offer hundreds of student activities. From fraternities and sororities to pre-professional student associations, these are designed to enrich the learning experience and nurture relationships that last a lifetime.

And while there is no substitute for face-to-face learning in the classroom, we seek out real-world experiences that enhance your classroom experience, such as internships, hands-on research and study-abroad opportunities. FAU is committed to creating an educational experience that works for you.

FAU's global community distinguishes itself by its cultural and intellectual diversity. Approximately 44% of its student population consists of minority students from many backgrounds.