Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business has been recognized in the latest rankings by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine for its entrepreneurship programs. The undergraduate program climbed to No. 19, improving from last year’s position at No. 24, while the graduate program moved up to No. 40 from No. 42.
Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s College of Business and Kaye Family professor, said, “I am pleased but not surprised to have our programs ranked among the top 20 entrepreneurship programs. The College of Business is dedicated to pursuing excellence in entrepreneurship education and research, including supporting rising student entrepreneurs and building award-winning programs for veterans. All are delivered by amazing business mentors, faculty and professional staff. Our entrepreneurship research also earned a top 10 ranking this year. The entrepreneurial spirit of South Florida is evident in our programs, and this is a demonstrated area of expertise and focus for Florida Atlantic University.”
For these rankings covering the year 2026, nearly 300 institutions across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe were assessed on criteria such as courses offered in entrepreneurship, faculty involvement in entrepreneurship departments, mentoring opportunities, alumni ventures in entrepreneurship, and participation in competitions like new venture contests.
The college offers students hands-on learning through centers such as the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship; the Runway at Florida Atlantic; Research Park at FAU; WAVE Program; Madden Center for Value Creation; and Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise. These resources help students develop business models, prepare business plans, and seek outside investment.
Faculty members have also received individual recognition recently. Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, was named the 2025 State of Florida Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year for his teaching efforts. Mark Packard, Ph.D.; Donald Neubaum, Ph.D.; and Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., were recognized for their research contributions.
“This recognition is a testament to the continued evolution, expansion and improvement of the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Florida Atlantic University, where we have systematically developed supportive programs and resources to help all founders in the South Florida community during every stage of the startup process,” said Cox. “I also expect to see continual growth and improvement in both the quantity and quality of our programs as well as the founders and startups who participate in them.”
