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Oct 15, 2026
Early Action
Decision by December 4 · Non-binding
Closed
Mar 12, 2027
Regular Decision
Decision by Rolling · Non-binding
123 days left
“Early Action: An application option that allows students to apply by October 15 and receive a non-binding admission decision by December 4.”
Application
Common App, FAU Online Application
Testing
SAT or ACT scores are required.
Fee
$30
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Strongly recommended courses: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus / Trigonometry, Calculus 1 / AP Calculus. Statistics, Math for Col
Separate admission
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Overall academic GPA and math performance weigh heavily; foundational math and science coursework strongly encouraged.
Separate admission
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing (Freshman Direct Admit BSN)
Apply by January 15; minimum HS GPA 3.60 recalculated and SAT 1200, ACT 25, or CLT 83; official test scores required.
Separate admission
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Supplemental requirements apply; all-honors college on Jupiter campus; application automatically considered for both Boca Raton and Wilkes.
Separate admission
Special talents (e.g., School of Architecture, School of Music, School of Theatre)
In some cases, FAU also considers special talents through audition, portfolio, or tryout.
Audition
- In-state tuition
- $4,879
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,324
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $61,062
- 6-year graduation
- 64%