Palm Beach Atlantic University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

88.3%

Acceptance Rate

2,427

Undergrads

$32,751

Net Price / Year

59.0%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in West Palm Beach, FL. The school enrolls approximately 4,147 students. With an acceptance rate of 88.3%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 4,147

Men 1,497

Women 2,650

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 25.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 68%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education National Association of Schools of... Southern Association of Colleges and... Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Admissions Data

88.3%

Acceptance Rate

10,335

Applications

841

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

500

620

SAT Math

450

600

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	10,335	8,474	841	82.0%
2022	6,220	5,888	709	94.7%
2020	1,581	1,450	526	91.7%
2018	1,444	1,376	526	95.3%
2016	1,449	1,353	505	93.4%

Costs & Financial Aid

$32,751

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

25.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

59.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

47 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	82	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	78	N/A	N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.	71	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	55	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	54	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	40	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	36	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	33	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	25	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	22	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	19	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	19	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	18	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	18	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	15	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	13	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	13	N/A	N/A
International Business.	13	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	12	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	11	N/A	N/A
History.	9	N/A	N/A
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.	8	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	8	N/A	N/A
Dance.	8	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	8	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	7	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	7	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	6	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	6	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	6	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	6	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	5	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	4	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	3	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	3	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	3	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	2	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	2	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	2	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	2	N/A	N/A
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).	2	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	1	N/A	N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$8,283,909

Total Athletics Expenses

$8,552,688

Total Athletics Revenue

371

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	30	$1,279,035	$1,293,451	N/A
Soccer	Coed	77	$1,019,832	$1,023,426	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	77	$769,139	$777,876	N/A
Baseball	Men	39	$734,959	$743,621	N/A
Golf	Coed	24	$571,118	$581,539	N/A
Softball	Women	25	$524,283	$524,135	N/A
Volleyball	Women	16	$482,137	$509,257	N/A
Tennis	Coed	25	$398,151	$415,249	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	44	$374,216	$404,216	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	14	$247,805	$286,400	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	41	$132,633	$162,633	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Fondling	5
Motor Vehicle Theft	5
Aggravated Assault	2
Burglary	2
Rape	2