School Information

59.6
Total Enrollment 3,260
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach

http://www.pba.edu
901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 803-2000

The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University is to prepare students for lifelong learning and leadership by offering excellent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and selected professions. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university dedicated to the intentional integration of Christian principles. As a community of learners, the University provides students with a rigorous educational environment that leads to intellectual, spiritual and personal character development.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,760), and 59% receive loans ($6,117 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,338. Off campus it is around $13,654.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach is $21,740 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,401 people applied to Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 44.0% accepted (46.0% male and 43.0% female)

Of the 2,434 undergraduate students at Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 31.0% of the 826 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     60.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     38.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     56.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (561) 803-2000
Admissions Office Email admit@pba.edu
Admissions Office Address 901 South Flagler Drive P.O. Box 24708 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.pba.edu/help-you-transfer
Admissions Website http://www.pba.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.pba.edu/admissions/applyonline.cfm
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 25
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 262 66
Accounting 6
Accounting and Finance 11
Business Administration and Management, General 30 56
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 8
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 14
Finance, General 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce 15
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
Organizational Behavior Studies 154 10
Communication, journalism, and related programs 49
Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 33
Journalism 9
Organizational Communication, General 5
Radio and Television 1
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 1
Education 29 14
Art Teacher Education 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 14
Elementary Education and Teaching 16
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
History Teacher Education 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
Engineering 1
Engineering, General 1
English language and literature/letters 11
English Language and Literature, General 11
Health professions and related clinical sciences 41 10 61
Athletic Training/Trainer 2
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 9
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 39
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 60
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 1
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
History 6
History, General 6
Legal professions and studies 1
Pre-Law Studies 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5 8
General Studies 5 8
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 8
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 8
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Christian Studies 1
Philosophy 2
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, Other 1
Psychology 42 62
Counseling Psychology 62
Psychology, General 42
Social sciences 2
Political Science and Government, General 2
Theology and religious vocations 6 38
Bible/Biblical Studies 7
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 6 13
Theology/Theological Studies 18
Visual and performing arts 33
Acting 1
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
Dance, General 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
Graphic Design 4
Music Theory and Composition 2
Music, General 4
Music, Other 3
Voice and Opera 2
 
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