Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

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Tuition & Fees

$33,475

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
590
25th
490
75th
27
25th
19
75th
25
25th
18
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,450
Declined 131
Total Received 1,581
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Private

3,239

undergraduate students

941

graduate students

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School Facts

Palm Beach Atlantic University, founded in 1968, is a comprehensive, interdenominational Christian institution. Campuses are located in West Palm Beach and Orlando, FL.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,180
Established in 1968
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
Percent 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
620
25th
510
75th
590
25th
490
75th
27
25th
19
75th
25
25th
18
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
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

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,450
Declined 131
Total Received 1,581

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
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

79%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,744

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $32,880
Room $5,696
Board $5,026
Additional fees $595
Books & supplies $1,104
Total $45,301
Average Financial Aid - $20,744
Total with Avg. Aid $24,557

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

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

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 and Finance.
Accounting.
Art Teacher Education.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Chemistry, Other.
Christian Studies.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Computer Science.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Counseling Psychology.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Dance, General.
Divinity/Ministry.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English Language and Literature, General.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other.
Finance, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
General Studies.
Graphic Design.
History, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
International/Globalization Studies.
Journalism.
Keyboard Instruments.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Mathematics, General.
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
Missions/Missionary Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Music Performance, General.
Music Teacher Education.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Nursing Practice.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Organizational Leadership.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other.
Philosophy.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Political Science and Government, General.
Pre-Law Studies.
Psychology, General.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
Social Sciences, General.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
Theology/Theological Studies.
Voice and Opera.

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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

4,180

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

3,239
students

Female
62%
2,016

Male
38%
1,223

23%

941
students

Female
70%
655

Male
30%
286

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

73%

2,367
students

Female
65%
1,545

Male
35%
822

27%

872
students

Female
54%
471

Male
46%
401

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
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

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

5%

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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