Palm Beach Atlantic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3620 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1007 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #938 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1519 of 2,858 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 3,094
- Graduates
- 781
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 7,657 | 2,251 | 5,406 |
| Admissions | 6,763 | 1,979 | 4,784 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 673 | 234 | 439 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 3 | 4 |
1,341 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
218 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
187 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Palm Beach Atlantic University are 970-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
104 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Palm Beach Atlantic University are 19-26 (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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1891 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 684 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 397 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 335 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 289 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 174 (4%) |
| Asian | 89 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University is $31,103 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 | $28,191 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,918 |
| $48-75K | $28,473 |
| $75-110K | $39,730 |
| $110K+ | $36,841 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,990 | $11,007 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,990 | $11,007 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,990 | $11,007 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $1,970 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $1,970 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $1,970 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,456 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,610 |
| Room charge | $6,040 |
| Meal charge | $6,570 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University majors
Palm Beach Atlantic University has granted 428 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 180 master's across 14 programs, and 88 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 87 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 34 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 56 | ||
| Pharmacy | 51 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 23 | 26 | |
| Psychology, General | 45 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 36 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 14 | 10 | 5 |
| Organizational Leadership | 28 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| General Studies | 11 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 9 | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 8 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 8 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 6 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Music, Other | 4 | ||
| Sports Communication | 4 | ||
| Christian Studies | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 428 | 180 | 88 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 52% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Palm Beach Atlantic University has published 803 scientific papers with 9,943 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 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 | 136 |
| 2009 | 22 | 193 |
| 2010 | 24 | 237 |
| 2011 | 34 | 344 |
| 2012 | 27 | 336 |
| 2013 | 35 | 400 |
| 2014 | 28 | 413 |
| 2015 | 28 | 483 |
| 2016 | 32 | 476 |
| 2017 | 40 | 518 |
| 2018 | 43 | 538 |
| 2019 | 53 | 643 |
| 2020 | 54 | 744 |
| 2021 | 53 | 846 |
| 2022 | 41 | 825 |
| 2023 | 65 | 978 |
| 2024 | 66 | 1092 |
Notable alumni
-
Victoria Jackson
- Occupations
- television producersingerstage actorwritercomedian
- 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
- politiciananalystsoldier
- 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 portions of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. Mast is a member of the Republican Party.
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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 62)
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Jennifer Rothschild is an American author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Fresh Grounded Faith events for women. She has written 19 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.
-
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 76)
- 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 | 566 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 901 S. Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |
| Phone | 5618032000 |