Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,274
Graduate Enrollment: 850
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 89.86%
Male/Female: 32% / 68% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.3%
Black: 10.1%
Hispanic: 16.0%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Black: 10.1%
Hispanic: 16.0%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $51,321
In-State tuition: $34,134Out-of-State tuition: $34,134
Estimated books and supplies: $1,114 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,026 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $7,394 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,174 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $7,394 (2022)
Average Family Income: $85,869 (2017)
Median Family Income: $52,818 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 28.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 42.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,512 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2020)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,240 |
| $30k-48k | $23,374 |
| $48k-75k | $26,586 |
| $75k-110k | $29,186 |
| $110k+ | $31,296 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 50%6-year graduation rate: 61%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,512 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,879 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,229 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 66.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,903 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,216 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 20 | $30,678 ($2,557) | $50,360 ($4,197) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 18 | $493 | $48,422 ($4,035) | $49,137 ($4,095) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 21 | $24,500 | $250 | $40,140 ($3,345) | $45,325 ($3,777) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | $19,250 | $207 | $21,385 ($1,782) | $38,880 ($3,240) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 24 | $25,000 | $265 | $21,263 ($1,772) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 30 | $25,750 | $268 | $34,219 ($2,852) | $34,877 ($2,906) |
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 77 | $25,281 | $242 | $39,584 ($3,299) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 14 | $48,467 ($4,039) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 68 | $581 | $39,222 ($3,269) | $46,106 ($3,842) | |
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 65 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 61 | $25,348 | $265 | $64,415 ($5,368) | $61,117 ($5,093) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 31 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $19,401 | $205 | $42,042 ($3,504) | $45,257 ($3,771) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 51 | $378 | $56,241 ($4,687) | $65,749 ($5,479) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 24 | $33,695 | $298 | $38,671 ($3,223) | $45,934 ($3,828) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 29 | $24,861 | $241 | $40,404 ($3,367) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $74,358Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $85,378,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $97,750,000 (2022)