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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic PBA

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

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Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private institution in West Palm Beach with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1101, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,751.

Established
1968
Motto
Enlightening Minds, Enriching Souls, Extending Hands
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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88%Acceptance
1101SAT Avg
2,427Students
13:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$49,232Earnings 10yr
$32,751Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Palm Beach Atlantic University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1101

Reading & WritingMid: 575
500620
MathMid: 560
470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1101

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,990
Room & Board$12,610
Books & Supplies$1,186
Total Cost of Attendance$55,576
Average Net Price$32,751
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,191
$30–48K$26,918
$48–75K$28,473
$75–110K$39,730
$110K+$36,841

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,816

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Negative
  • •67% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
2,427
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 10%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 2%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.0%
Freshman Retention67.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,366
10 Years$49,232

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History PBA was the vision of and was founded by Jess C.
  • •Moody in 1968 while he was the pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach.
  • •He served at PBA until the first PBA class graduated in 1972 and resigned as PBA president to focus on his duties at First Baptist Church.
  • •Warren served as chairman of the trustees at PBA for 38 years until 2007.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MIA Miami64 mi
MCO Orlando142 mi
TPA Tampa176 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
New York, NY1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Hartford, CT1122 mi · ~32h 25m drive
Providence, RI1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
Albany, NY1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive
Syracuse, NY1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive
Rochester, NY1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA957 mi · ~27h 39m drive
Pittsburgh, PA949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
Harrisburg, PA955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Newark, NJ1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
Washington, DC861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
Baltimore, MD892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA551 mi · ~15h 55m drive
Charlotte, NC591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Raleigh, NC633 mi · ~18h 17m drive
Miami, FL66 mi · ~1h 54m drive
Orlando, FL151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Tampa, FL171 mi · ~4h 56m drive
Nashville, TN764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
New Orleans, LA649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Richmond, VA764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
Chicago, IL1133 mi · ~32h 44m drive
Detroit, MI1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
Minneapolis, MN1459 mi · ~42h 9m drive
St. Louis, MO1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive
Kansas City, MO1198 mi · ~34h 37m drive
Indianapolis, IN969 mi · ~28h drive
Columbus, OH931 mi · ~26h 54m drive
Cleveland, OH1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
Milwaukee, WI1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive
Dallas, TX1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive
Houston, TX955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Austin, TX1101 mi · ~31h 48m drive
San Antonio, TX1139 mi · ~32h 54m drive
Los Angeles, CA2318 mi · ~66h 58m drive
San Francisco, CA2567 mi · ~74h 9m drive
San Diego, CA2254 mi · ~65h 7m drive
Seattle, WA2692 mi · ~77h 46m drive
Portland, OR2669 mi · ~77h 6m drive
Denver, CO1691 mi · ~48h 51m drive
Phoenix, AZ1962 mi · ~56h 41m drive
Salt Lake City, UT2055 mi · ~59h 22m drive
Honolulu, HI4849 mi · ~140h 5m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Miami (MIA)64 miles
Rental car
96 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
128 min$77-128
Orlando (MCO)142 miles
Rental car
213 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
284 min$170-284

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