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	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Sports Communication	×
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	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services	×
Work And Family Studies	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
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
Economics, General	×
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	×
Graphic 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

41,000

Private

Fees

1,250

Full-time student fees

14,470

Room & board

7,700

Room only

Financial Aid

28,903

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,107

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,798

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,294

Avg. Loan Aid

15,601

Avg. Grant Aid

26,332

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

58.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

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	None
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

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 152

Part-time - 228

Male - 186

Female - 194