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Palm Beach Atlantic University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Florida

Palm Beach Atlantic University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
82%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹38,18,336Out-of-state
Students
2,603Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private nondenominational Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida. PBA's nine colleges focus on the liberal arts with a select collection of professional studies. In 2024, PBA's undergraduate enrollment was approximately 2,600.
Founded in 1968, PBA grew out of a local Baptist church. PBA is now a nondenominational institution. PBA operated out of assorted buildings until the first purpose-built PBA campus building was completed in 1982. A subsidiary PBA campus operates in Orlando. Eighteen sports teams represent PBA in NCAA Division II competitions.

Admissions planning estimate

82% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 47%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 88.32%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 88.3% (6,763/7,657; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,923
Offered a place 1,728
Enrolled 505

29.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite950-1220
4001600
ACT composite18-26
136

What a year costs

₹52,26,000 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹38,18,336
  • Housing₹12,96,262
  • Books & supplies₹1,11,403
Sticker price ₹52,26,000
After aid (average) ₹26,63,348

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹38,18,336
Out-of-state ₹38,18,336

Average aid awarded: ₹20,29,870 a year.

Outcomes and support

68%
Retention
55.3%
Graduation
71%
Get financial aid
52%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 58.4%
Hispanic 18.4%
African American 8.6%
Multiracial 4.1%
Unknown 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native American 0.3%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy, Politics, and Economicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate81.99%
Total Applicants1923
Admitted Applicants1728
Enrolled Applicants505
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1220
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹38,18,336
Out-of-State Tuition₹38,18,336
Average Housing Cost₹12,96,262
Books & Supplies₹1,11,403
Average Net Price₹26,63,348
Students Receiving Aid71%
Average Aid Awarded₹20,29,870
Out-of-State Students52%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.61%
Asian1.88%
Hispanic18.44%
White58.36%
Multiracial4.11%
Native American0.31%
Pacific Islander0.00
International5.03%
Unknown Race3.27%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate55.34%
Retention Rate67.96%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates2603

Contact

Street Address901 S Flagler Dr
ZIP Code33401
Phone(561) 803-2100
Websitehttps://www.pba.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/