Palm Beach Atlantic University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida with approximately 2,603 undergraduate students enrolled. Palm Beach Atlantic University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,354 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $48,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private nondenominational Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida. PBA's nine colleges focus on the liberal arts with a select collection of professional studies. In 2024, PBA's undergraduate enrollment was approximately 2,600.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 59% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful chunk of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $13,816, and the sunny West Palm Beach location paired with a faith-integrated liberal arts focus makes it a genuine fit for students who want a small Christian campus environment. Worth considering if the mission aligns with your values, but ask hard questions about academic support and why so many students don't make it to graduation day.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,603 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 S. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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