Palm Beach Atlantic University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,228
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Palm Beach Atlantic University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Palm Beach Atlantic University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Palm Beach Atlantic University is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Palm Beach Atlantic University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,134

Cost of attendance at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,134

Cost of attendance at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Palm Beach Atlantic University received on average $23,465 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,465

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	187	36%	$4,779	$893,607
Other Federal Grant	187	36%	$5,097	$953,098
State Grant/Scholarships	295	57%	$5,772	$1,702,844
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	508	98%	$18,329	$9,311,140
Total Grant & Scholarships	510	99%	$23,465	$11,967,082

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University students is 60.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.1%.

60.8%

asian 54.6% 6 students
African American 46.1% 12 students
white 61.9% 234 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 62.4% 53 students
International Students 68.4% 13 students
Mixed Race 47.4% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Sunshine State Conference
Basketball Sunshine State Conference
Track and Cross Country Sunshine State Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Palm Beach Atlantic University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Palm Beach Atlantic University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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