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Study Tools
3.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.9
Food
2.8
Clubs
3.1
Facilities
3.5
Internet
3.7
Location
4.1
Opportunities
3.9
Safety
3.9
Social
2.6
Happiness
3.3

Basic Information

Location

  • Jupiter, FL

Institution Overview

  • Public/Private: Public
  • Established: 1999
  • Founder: Harriet L. Wilkes Cornell, William Mech, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Robert Huckshorn

Academic information

Degree Courses

  • The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • as well as Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biological and Physical Sciences. Additionally
  • there are various concentrations and minors available
  • including those in business
  • chemistry
  • computer science and engineering
  • data analytics
  • economics
  • English literature
  • environmental studies
  • law and society
  • marine biology
  • mathematics
  • neuroscience
  • philosophy
  • physics
  • and more. Given the variety of concentrations and minors
  • it is difficult to provide an exact number without further specification. However
  • it is safe to say that there are at least 20-30 distinct areas of study or concentrations available. **Range: 20-30**

Key Area

  • Neuroscience
  • Marine Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Philosophy
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Student and Staff Numbers

  • Academic Staff: The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU has approximately 30-40 academic staff members
  • Administrative Staff: The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU has approximately 20-25 administrative staff members

Notable Alumni

  • Christina M. Powell
  • Dr. Morgan Cable
  • Dr. Michael Metzner
  • Edward Fulton
  • Rigaud Joseph

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Good reviews
Overall 4.5
This is one of the best opportunities for a student who wants an Ivy League education at state tuition. Definitely some of the best faculty in the country! Proud to be an Honors College student.
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Overall 4.3
The school is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to be challenged! You'll come out of this school ready for just about anything.
Overall 4.3
Awesome school, great faculty, and fantastic classes
Overall 4.3
Best experience ever. great if you want to have fun but still be able to study. Professors are amazing.
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