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Friday, August 8, 2008

FAU might increase out-of-state enrollment to boost revenue, Sun-Sentinel

By Scott Travis
August 3, 2008

Florida Atlantic University could be in for a windfall if it can transform itself from a state commuter school to a more nationally recognized university.

The Boca Raton university is discussing ways to attract more out-of-state students. Currently, they make up nearly 7 percent of the 26,000 FAU students. FAU officials say state law allows them to go as high as 10 percent.

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