School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a small private university located on an urban campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,094, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,990.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile970-1210
4k
Students enrolled
40%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
33%
Unknown
1%
Black
6%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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1,559
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.40% online, 60% on-campus.
77% On-campus
23% Online
Certificates100% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's20% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's29% online
Doctorate25% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $36,990 | $36,990 |
Graduate | $11,007 | $11,007 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,186 |
On-campus room and board | $12,610 |
On-campus other expenses | $6,450 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,629 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,410 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,410 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $57,236 | $57,236 |
Off-campus without family | $52,215 | $52,215 |
Off-campus with family | $40,586 | $40,586 |
Federal Grant Aid
33%
State Grant Aid
41%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
20%
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
8 | History. | |||
9 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
14 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
16 | Psychology. | |||
17 | Social Sciences. | |||
18 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.