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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic PBA

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

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Known for business

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1101

Reading & WritingMid: 575
500620
MathMid: 560
470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

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

Programs (57)

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
8 Years$45,925
10 Years$49,232

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,900
Men
$54,700

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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