West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in West Palm Beach, FL.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

82% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 10,335 applied, 8,474 accepted, and 841 enrolled in PBA.
249 men and 592 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,050 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,050 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1050 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total95010501220
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500540620
Math450510600
ACT Score
Composite182226
Math162025
English172428
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $40,650 for undergraduate programs and $12,305 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 7.00% compared to last year at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,317 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $21,723.
For freshmen, 695 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $24,541.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 4,147 students enrolled PBA in 2025.
By gender, 1,497 men and 2,650 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,312 undergraduate and 835 graduate students.
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85 Major Programs

  • 13 programs through online
  • 25 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of PBA is 55%.
The retention rate is 68% for full-time and 68% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
68%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 431 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for PBA and the average faculty salary is $83,194. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 769 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,504.
Number of Faculties
431
Average Faculty Salary
$83,194
Number of Staffs
769
Average Staff Salary
$70,504

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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