 Florida Atlantic University has long ranked as the most racially , ethnically and culturally diverse institution in Florida 's State University System . U.S. News & World Report has ranked FAU the 27th most diverse university in the nation . Florida Atlantic University students come from all 50 states , every county in Florida , and more than 180 countries . <unk> opportunities include <unk> , hands @-@ on research , study abroad experiences , and 310 clubs and campus organizations . 
