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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a small, private institution located in West Palm Beach, fl. Founded in 1968, Palm Beach Atlantic University offers undergraduate degrees in 57 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,396 undergraduates
cost $35,900
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Admissions

Will I get into Palm Beach Atlantic University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.7%
SAT score average 1126
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Palm Beach Atlantic University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Psychology, General
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Human Resources Management and Services

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,690
Books & supplies $1,117
Other expenses $7,988
Cost of attendance* $56,695
Financial aid package $27,245
Estimated cost $29,450 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,690
Books & supplies $1,117
Other expenses $7,988
Cost of attendance* $56,695
Financial aid package $27,245
Estimated cost $29,450 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Palm Beach Atlantic University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,396, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

3,875

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Palm Beach Atlantic University, students love their Impact Leadership Team, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
phone 561-803-2055
address www.pba.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Impact leadership team

Nursing student association

Nurses christian fellowship

Student government

Sigma alpha omega

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Palm Beach Atlantic University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Palm Beach Atlantic University?

Palm Beach Atlantic University is located in West Palm Beach, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at Palm Beach Atlantic University? 

The acceptance rate for Palm Beach Atlantic University is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for Palm Beach Atlantic University?

The average high school GPA for Palm Beach Atlantic University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Palm Beach Atlantic University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Palm Beach Atlantic University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $226,780.

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