Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university located in Boca Raton, Florida. The university was founded in 1961 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the state of Florida. FAU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, engineering, education, and medicine. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and has been recognized for its research in areas such as oceanography and neuroscience. FAU is committed to providing access to higher education for all students and has a diverse student body.