Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, PBA's acceptance rate 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.
| 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)
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th 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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th 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)
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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 709 | 247 | 462 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 698 | 244 | 454 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| 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.
| 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) |