Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL · Private
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Palm Beach Atlantic University admitted 88.3% of applicants university-wide (6,763 of 7,657).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 88.3% | 6,763 | 7,657 |
| In-state | 89.3% | 3,048 | 3,414 |
| Out-of-state | 88.4% | 3,345 | 3,783 |
| International applicants | 80.4% | 370 | 460 |
| Men | 87.9% | 1,979 | 2,251 |
| Women | 88.5% | 4,784 | 5,406 |
Of 6,763 admitted students, 680 enrolled (10.1% yield).
Palm Beach Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 980–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Palm Beach Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,636/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,650 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,986 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,636/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $25,570 |
| $30k–48k | $25,312 |
| $48k–75k | $25,619 |
| $75k–110k | $26,244 |
| Over $110k | $32,786 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $21,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Merit Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Discovery Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- PBA Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $21,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Merit Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Discovery Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Palm Beach Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT, ACT, or CLT Scores (recommended)
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT, ACT, or CLT Scores (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Palm Beach Atlantic University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Palm Beach Atlantic University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,232
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 67%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,500
- At graduation
Palm Beach Atlantic University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #384
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (31%), Psychology (8%), Visual & performing arts (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Palm Beach Atlantic University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.