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

www.pba.edu

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%