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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL · City · 2,603 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$28,354
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
57%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$49,232
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
82%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private Christian institution situated along the Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach, best known for seamlessly integrating faith into strong academic programs in nursing, pharmacy, business, and marine biology. The tight-knit campus culture fosters a supportive, Christ-centered environment where students balance rigorous coursework with a vibrant South Florida coastal lifestyle. What truly sets PBA apart is its signature "Workship" program, a distinctive initiative that embeds community service into the undergraduate experience by requiring students to complete volunteer hours each year to address local and global needs.

Wikipedia:Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private nondenominational Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida. PBA's nine colleges focus on the liberal arts with a select collection of professional studies. In 2024, PBA's undergraduate enrollment was approximately 2,600.

Location
West Palm Beach, FL, 33401 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
FLL · Fort Lauderdale
44 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$40,650
Housing & food (on campus)$13,800
Books & supplies$1,186
Cost of attendance$60,300
Average net price$28,354
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,650
Housing & food (on campus)$13,800
Books & supplies$1,186
Cost of attendance$60,300
Average net price$28,354
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.pba.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Palm Beach Atlantic University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$43,000
Fees$1,550
Housing$8,200
Food$7,550
Total published by the school$60,300
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$25,570
$30–48k
$25,312
$48–75k
$25,619
$75–110k
$26,244
$110k+
$32,786
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
57%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
47%
Back for yr 2
68%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 29% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,366
10 yrs after entry$49,232
Debt
Median at graduation$22,500
Monthly payment$239
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25k
90th percentile$33,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1075
R 500–620 · M 450–600
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 18–26 · E 17–28 · M 16–25
SAT middle 50%: 950–1220
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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$52,817
Independent
18%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
18%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,366
After 10 yrs
$49,232
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing87
Psychology, General45
Marketing38
Business Administration, Management and Operations33
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Biology, General20
Finance and Financial Management Services16
Theological and Ministerial Studies14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11
Music11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology10
International Business10
Chemistry9
Accounting and Related Services8
Human Resources Management and Services8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$110M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,265/mo
Teaching spend
$12,213
per student
Federal loans
37%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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