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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FLPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of West Palm Beach, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 26
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,063
Earnings 5yr: $133,913
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,095
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,008
Earnings 5yr: $71,540
Debt: $25,348
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,925
Earnings 5yr: $77,312
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,689
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,379
Earnings 5yr: $48,663
Debt: $33,695
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,954
Earnings 5yr: $56,315
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,081
Earnings 5yr: $56,237
Debt: $19,401
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,258
Earnings 5yr: $41,291
Debt: $19,250
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,393
Earnings 5yr: $53,970
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,668
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,861
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,398
Earnings 5yr: $41,607
Debt: $25,750
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,530
Earnings 5yr: $48,631
Debt: $25,281
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,847
Earnings 5yr: $39,619
Debt: N/A
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,589
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,731
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,943
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,693
Debt: $24,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,354
In-State Tuition$40,650
Out-of-State Tuition$40,650
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,366
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,232
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,816
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$75,289
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