Palm Beach Atlantic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3729 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1056 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #984 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1529 of 2,913 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 3,312
- Graduates
- 835
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pba.edu
Palm Beach Atlantic University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Palm Beach Atlantic University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78% | 84% |
| Applicants | 10,335 | 2,858 | 7,477 |
| Admissions | 8,474 | 2,219 | 6,255 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 828 | 243 | 585 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 6 | 7 |
1,589 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
304 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
208 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Palm Beach Atlantic University are 950-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
117 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Palm Beach Atlantic University are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2178 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 799 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 398 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 353 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 187 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 136 (3%) |
| Asian | 88 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University is $31,231 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,570 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,312 |
| $48-75K | $25,619 |
| $75-110K | $26,244 |
| $110K+ | $32,786 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,400 | $11,250 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,400 | $11,250 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,400 | $11,250 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | $1,055 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | $1,055 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 | $1,055 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,573 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,800 |
| Room charge | $6,770 |
| Meal charge | $7,030 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University majors
Palm Beach Atlantic University has granted 453 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 188 master's across 16 programs, and 63 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 26 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 70 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 65 | ||
| Pharmacy | 47 | ||
| Psychology, General | 45 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 38 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 | 10 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | ||
| General Studies | 17 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 12 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 9 | 3 | |
| Finance, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 10 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 6 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Sports Communication | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Journalism | 5 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 5 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 4 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Christian Studies | 2 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 1 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 453 | 188 | 63 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 49% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Palm Beach Atlantic University has published 851 scientific papers with 10,796 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Law, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 |
| 2001 | 6 | 18 |
| 2002 | 9 | 34 |
| 2003 | 22 | 45 |
| 2004 | 23 | 73 |
| 2005 | 10 | 73 |
| 2006 | 15 | 109 |
| 2007 | 13 | 110 |
| 2008 | 11 | 135 |
| 2009 | 22 | 193 |
| 2010 | 24 | 238 |
| 2011 | 34 | 344 |
| 2012 | 27 | 337 |
| 2013 | 35 | 399 |
| 2014 | 28 | 413 |
| 2015 | 28 | 482 |
| 2016 | 32 | 476 |
| 2017 | 40 | 519 |
| 2018 | 43 | 538 |
| 2019 | 53 | 645 |
| 2020 | 54 | 744 |
| 2021 | 53 | 846 |
| 2022 | 41 | 826 |
| 2023 | 65 | 982 |
| 2024 | 68 | 1119 |
| 2025 | 60 | 1068 |
Notable alumni
-
Victoria Jackson
- Occupations
- writercomedianfilm producerfilm actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Victoria Jackson is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on the series Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1992.
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Brian Mast
- Enrolled in Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Studied in 2000-2002
- Occupations
- soldierpoliticiananalyst
- Biography
-
Brian Jeffrey Mast is an American politician and U.S. military veteran who has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 21st congressional district since 2017. The district, numbered as the 18th district before the 2020 redistricting cycle, includes the Treasure Coast and northern portions of Palm Beach County. A member of the Republican Party, Mast is in his fifth House term.
-
Ruthie Ann Miles
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorsingeractor
- Biography
-
Ruthie Ann Miles is an American actress and singer, best known for her roles in musical theatre, especially in The King and I and Here Lies Love, and on television.
-
Jennifer Rothschild
- Years
- 1963-.. (age 63)
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Jennifer Rothschild is an American author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Fresh Grounded Faith events for women. She has written 20 books and Bible studies. Rothschild founded womensministry.net in 1998, an online leadership resource platform to provide resources to women in the local church. Rothschild is blind.
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Lizbeth Benacquisto
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lizbeth Benacquisto is a Republican politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida Senate from 2010 to 2020. She was a candidate in the 2014 special election for Florida's 19th congressional district.
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Martin David Kiar
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Martin David "Marty" Kiar is a Democratic politician who currently serves as the Broward County Property Appraiser. Kiar was formerly the Mayor of Broward County and a Broward County Commissioner, representing the 1st District from 2012 to 2016. Prior to being elected to the Broward County Commission, Kiar served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2012, representing the 97th District.
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Emin Toro
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Emin Toro is an American lawyer who serves as a judge of the United States Tax Court.
-
Priscilla Taylor
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 77)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Priscilla Ann Taylor is a West Palm Beach, Florida, businesswoman and Democratic politician who formerly served as Palm Beach County commissioner for District 7.
General info
| Alternative names | Palm Beach Atlantic PBA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | Enlightening Minds, Enriching Souls, Extending Hands |
| Colors | navy, white |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-April; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 604 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 901 S. Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |
| Phone | 5618032000 |