Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

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Tuition & Fees

$44,440

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
520
75th
600
25th
480
75th
26
25th
19
75th
25
25th
17
75th
26
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,888
Declined 332
Total Received 6,220
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Private

3,027

undergraduate students

801

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1968, Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, Christian university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and nursing. It has campuses in West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,828
Established in 1968
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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100-acre campus in West Palm Beach (population: 110,222), 46 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 70 miles from Miami. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 South Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL
33401

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
49%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
520
75th
600
25th
480
75th
26
25th
19
75th
25
25th
17
75th
26
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,888
Declined 332
Total Received 6,220

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

60%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,990

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $37,990
Housing $6,040
Food $6,570
Additional fees $6,450
Books & supplies $1,186
Total $58,236
Average Financial Aid - $20,990
Total with Avg. Aid $37,246

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Financial Aid Office


P: 561 803-2126
F: 561 803-2130
finaid@pba.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, crew, lacrosse, soccer

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, crew, lacrosse

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, floor hockey, free-diving, running, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Finance yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Christian Studies yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Dance, General yes
Digital Arts yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family and Community Services yes
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Nursing Practice yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Philosophy yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Law Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes yes
Voice and Opera yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Nursing
  3. Business Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-pharmacy

3,828

total students

47%

in-state

53%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79%

3,027
students

Female
63%
1,918

Male
37%
1,109

21%

801
students

Female
66%
528

Male
34%
273

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

76%

2,287
students

Female
66%
1,501

Male
34%
786

24%

740
students

Female
56%
417

Male
44%
323

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

88

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 42
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Germany
Italy
The Bahamas
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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