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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, Florida

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Overview

Enrollment

3,828
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Location West Palm Beach, Florida
Online pba.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach (PBA) is a private Christian university located in West Palm Beach, Florida, approximately a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1968, the university offers a blend of faith-centered and liberal arts education, with its curriculum steeped in Christian values. PBA's campus displays a modern architectural style, and it provides on-campus housing options to accommodate a significant portion of its student body. With a moderate level of application selectivity, the institution attracts students from a wide geographic area. Noteworthy academic programs at PBA include its well-regarded School of Nursing, the Rinker School of Business, and the School of Music and Fine Arts. While the university has several athletic teams, they are not specifically renowned for intercollegiate success on a broader scale.

In the most recent statistical year 6,220 prospective students applied, and 5,888 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 709 enrolled in the school.  2,792 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,036 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $34,900 plus fees of $1,000. Palm Beach Atlantic is ranked 491 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

4/10

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

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1000/1240
ACT 19/26
Estimated GPA 3.36

Applications Accepted

94.7% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,900
Costs for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students
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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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024