Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Online | pba.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Palm Beach Atlantic University occupies an urban waterfront campus in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, situated one mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 70 miles north of Miami. The private Christian university, founded in 1968 as a Baptist institution, operates from a main campus featuring Mediterranean-style architecture spread across several city blocks. The university maintains a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum with notable programs in nursing, pharmacy, and business, while also operating the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing provided in multiple residential complexes throughout the downtown area. As an NCAA Division II institution, Palm Beach Atlantic competes as the Sailfish in the Sunshine State Conference, with facilities including the Rubin Arena and the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Palm Beach Atlantic is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#491 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#343 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Florida
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#529 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1240 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,117 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $11,690 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,988 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,695 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 44% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136330 IPEDS survey data for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach.
Current students may use the Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024