Established in 1961, Florida Atlantic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Boca Raton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Dania Beach, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Florida Atlantic University (FAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 59 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 