FAU sees increase in applications
Channel: CBS 12 News - WPEC
Date: 2024-04-08

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is breaking records, on Thursday the universe announced it received more applications for the fall than ever before.

FAU has received more than 46,000 first-year applications for fall which is an all-time university record.

The 27 percent increase compares to the final first-year pool of 36,700 in April 2023. Of the 46,933 applicants, 70 percent are in-state and 30 percent are from out-of-state.

“We are thrilled so many prospective students are interested in attending Florida Atlantic in beautiful Boca Raton, as well as our other campuses in South Florida,” said FAU President Stacy Volnick. “As a first-choice university, we look forward to welcoming the very best and brightest students from our state and across the nation as we continue our upward trajectory.”

The University's Executive Director of undergraduate admissions, Maura Flaschner, says the university is becoming a destination.

“The quality of programs we offer are incredible location, and the access to industry, as well as recreation and fun, is something that I think our students are finding out about," said Maura Flaschner.

The increase comes after FAU has been in the national spotlight for their successful March Madness run bringing in big names like Jimmy Butler to their games. And that spotlight is helping contribute to the increase in interest.


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