Palm Beach Atlantic University
tuition & fees
$37,990
graduate tuition & fees
$12,977
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
3,828
online students
280
Number of Programs
78
Financial Aid Amount
$20,990
SAT Scores
1,090
Graduation Rate
56%
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a Private, 4 years college located in West Palm Beach, Florida. PBA ranked 5th in Florida Colleges and 8th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 3,828 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. PBA's acceptance rate is 88.32% last year (undergraduate school).
Palm Beach Atlantic University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Palm Beach Atlantic University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Phone | 561-803-2000 |
| WEB | www.pba.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.pba.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.pba.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html |
| Financial Aid | www.pba.edu/financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | www.pba.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.pba.edu/financial-aid/types/other-aid/veterans-benefits.html |
| Athletic | www.pbasailfish.com/sports/2017/6/28/compliance.aspx |
| Disability Service | www.pba.edu/academics/undergrad/disability-services.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University is 88.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.05%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.32 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.05 % |
Tuition & Fees
PBA's 2024 tuition & fees is $37,990 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.82% compared to the last year's rate ($35,900).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,977. The graduate tuition increased by 7.60% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $37,990 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,977 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 3,828 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 280 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. PBA has 3,027 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 801 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,828 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,027 |
| Graduate Students | 801 |
| Online Enrollment | 280 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
PBA offers 78 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 78 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by PBA
| Number of programs | 78 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |