Overview

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a University institution located in West Palm Beach, FL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 901 South Flagler Drive
PO Box 24708
West Palm Beach, FL  33401
United States

Contact Mrs. Emily Eaton
Associate Director for Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: admit@pba.edu
Phone: 561-803-2107
Fax: 561-803-2115

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy, Politics, And Economics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Forensic Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,657

Applied

6,763

Accepted

3,094

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,406

Females Applied

4,784

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,251

Males Applied

1,979

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 19th	September 12th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	570	500	620
SAT Math	530	470	590
ACT Composite	24	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,400

Private

Fees

1,250

Full-time student fees

13,800

Room & board

6,550

Room only

Financial Aid

27,245

Avg. Financial Aid Package

28,675

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,374

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,723

Avg. Loan Aid

15,939

Avg. Grant Aid

24,744

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,094

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

45%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.39%
Black or African American	9.52%
White or Caucasian	52.66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.37%
Asian	2.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	10.75%
Other	1.61%

Gender

Male (37.01%)

Female (62.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	59%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Choral groups

Campus events:
Christival, Paradise Weekend and Sailfish Cup

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Impact Leadership Team

Most popular organizations:
Impact Leadership Team, Nursing Student Association, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Student Government and Sigma Alpha Omega

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

380

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 152

Part-time - 228

Male - 186

Female - 194