Palm Beach Atlantic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3569 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #996 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #928 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1438 of 2,622 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 3,027
- Graduates
- 801
- 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 95% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 93% | 95% |
| Applicants | 6,220 | 1,872 | 4,348 |
| Admissions | 5,888 | 1,738 | 4,150 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 698 | 244 | 454 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 3 | 8 |
1,331 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
280 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
247 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Palm Beach Atlantic University are 1000-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
168 or 24%
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 |
| 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 |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2047 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 688 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 357 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 284 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 271 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 88 (2%) |
| Asian | 79 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (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 $30,276 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 | $23,704 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,221 |
| $48-75K | $26,788 |
| $75-110K | $30,331 |
| $110K+ | $33,280 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,900 | $11,304 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,900 | $11,304 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,900 | $11,304 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $756 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $756 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $756 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,690 |
| Room charge | $6,120 |
| Meal charge | $5,570 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University majors
Palm Beach Atlantic University has granted 443 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 192 master's across 13 programs, and 86 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 | 36 | 34 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 60 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 23 | 29 | |
| Pharmacy | 49 | ||
| Psychology, General | 49 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 47 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 25 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| General Studies | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 16 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 13 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 11 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 7 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Sports Communication | 5 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 4 | ||
| Christian Studies | 3 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 3 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 443 | 192 | 86 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 55% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Palm Beach Atlantic University has published 672 scientific papers with 7,145 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 Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 | 5 | 17 |
| 2002 | 6 | 23 |
| 2003 | 20 | 39 |
| 2004 | 19 | 59 |
| 2005 | 12 | 57 |
| 2006 | 9 | 94 |
| 2007 | 14 | 81 |
| 2008 | 10 | 113 |
| 2009 | 24 | 166 |
| 2010 | 22 | 202 |
| 2011 | 32 | 294 |
| 2012 | 22 | 289 |
| 2013 | 34 | 346 |
| 2014 | 27 | 363 |
| 2015 | 23 | 402 |
| 2016 | 30 | 393 |
| 2017 | 35 | 424 |
| 2018 | 41 | 434 |
| 2019 | 47 | 500 |
| 2020 | 54 | 588 |
| 2021 | 43 | 617 |
| 2022 | 41 | 690 |
| 2023 | 59 | 706 |
Notable alumni
-
Victoria Jackson
- Occupations
- voice actorautobiographeractortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Victoria Jackson is an American actress and comedian. Jackson was a cast member on the series Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1992.
-
Ruthie Ann Miles
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actoractorsinger
- 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.
-
Brian Mast
- Enrolled in Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Studied in 2000-2002
- Occupations
- analystpoliticiansoldier
- 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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Jennifer Rothschild
- Years
- 1963-.. (age 61)
- 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
- judgelawyer
- Biography
-
Emin Toro is an American lawyer who serves as a judge of the United States Tax Court.
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Priscilla Taylor
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 75)
- 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 | 487 |
| 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 |