Applying to PBA

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
94.66%	1,110

Palm Beach Atlantic University's acceptance rate is 94.66% for 2023 admission. A total of 6,220 students applied and 5,888 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into PBA.

PBA's acceptance rate places 34th out of 58 Florida colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,110 and the ACT score is 23 at PBA. PBA's SAT score ranks 19th out of 34 Florida colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to PBA, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University is 94.66% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.04%. 1,872 men and 4,348 women applied to PBA and 1,738 men and 4,150 women students were accepted.

Among them, 247 men and 462 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at PBA.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at PBA
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,220	1,872	4,348	0	0
Admitted	5,888	1,738	4,150	0	0
Enrolled	709	247	462	0	0
Acceptance Rate	94.66%	92.84%	95.45%	-	-
Yield	12.04%	14.21%	11.13%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Palm Beach Atlantic University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 247 students (35% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 168 students (24%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at PBA.

The median SAT score is 1,110 with 570 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at PBA. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Palm Beach Atlantic University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at PBA
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1000	1110	1240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	570	640
SAT Math	480	540	600
ACT Composite	19	23	26
ACT Math	17	21	25
ACT English	19	23	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Palm Beach Atlantic University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 709 first-year students enrolled in PBA. The proportion of full-time students is 98.45% and part-time students is 1.55%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.84% and women students is 65.16%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at PBA.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at PBA
	Total	Men	Women
Total	709	247	462
Full-time	698	244	454
Part-time	11	3	8

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at PBA. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Palm Beach Atlantic University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

PBA Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to PBA.

Admission Information for Applying to PBA
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.pba.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.pba.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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