Palm Beach Atlantic University
900 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Description
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a Christian university that emphasizes rigorous academics, real-world learning, and community service in a Bible-based, Christian context.Located in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University awards undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide variety of programs.
Degrees are granted through one of nine different schools which include the school of business, the school of education, the school of ministry, the school of music and fine arts and the school of nursing.
Academically, Palm Beach was ranked in the Tier One category for Southern universities.
Students also engage in “workship” opportunities, which are worship-based internships, missionary work and community service. Attendance at chapel is also mandatory for all students. In addition, students engage in voluntary secular activities such as athletics and membership in student organizations.
Regardless of the activity, Palm Beach Atlantic believes Christ to be the core, with a mission to carry out the teachings of the bible through all activities.
Student services include extensive academic support such as peer tutoring, academic assistance and enrichment workshops. There is also a career development center. Financial aid is offered through state scholarships, federal loans and other means to those who are eligible.
Students have the option to live on campus to take advantage of all the academic, spiritual, extracurricular and social offerings.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Interdenominational
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Sailfish
Nickname
PBA
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$21,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,250
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
3,291
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Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,424
- Freshman Class
- 422
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,291
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 73%
- Graduate
- 27%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 59%
- Out-of-State
- 41%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 69%
- Men
- 31%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 17%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 58%
- Latino
- 13%
- Other
- 11%
Students State Origin
- Florida
- 59%
- Pennsylvania
- 4%
- New York
- 3%
- Virginia
- 2%
- Ohio
- 2%
- Other
- 30%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%