Palm Beach Atlantic University

900 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Website: Palm Beach Atlantic University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University School Description

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a Christian university that equips students to lead fulfilling lives through learning, leadership and service.

The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University is to prepare students for lifelong learning and leadership by offering excellent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and selected professions. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university dedicated to the intentional integration of Christian principles. As a community of learners, the University provides students with a rigorous educational environment that leads to intellectual, spiritual and personal character development.

We offer associate's, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and a doctor of pharmacy degree. Founded in 1968, we provide a top-quality education with a liberal arts emphasis.

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Palm Beach Atlantic University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a small comprehensive nondenominational (26 denominations represented in the student body) faith-based university with a core emphasis on character formation by integrating a Christian worldview with the liberal arts and selected professional studies. It is located one mile (1.6 km) from the Atlantic Ocean on the Intracoastal Waterway. Its purpose is to offer a curriculum of rigorous studies and a program of student activities dedicated to the development of lifetime learning, leadership and service to mankind.PBA also has the renowned Pledger Chair of Philosophy and Ethics which is currently held by Paul Copan. It is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States and has an enrollment of more than 3,200 students. The mean SAT is 1090. The student to faculty ratio is 15:1 with 161 faculty and 134 adjunct faculty. Dr. David W. Clark has served as president since 2003.

History

Palm Beach Atlantic University was the vision of and was founded by Dr. Jess C. Moody in 1968 while he was the pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach. He served until the first class graduated in 1972 and resigned from the presidency to focus on his duties at First Baptist Church. Two laymen of the church, Dr. Donald Warren and Riley Sims became involved as trustees before the university began and continued to contribute time and support for many years. Dr. Warren served as chairman of the trustees for 38 years until 2007

In July 1972, Dr. Warner E. Fusselle, previously President of Truett-McConnell College, became the second President of the university and led the accreditation process with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools which was achieved in December 1972.

Dr. George Borders, Vice President of Student Affairs at Stetson University, became the third President of Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1978. He was popular with students and the Florida Baptist Convention. After his resignation in 1981 to become the President of the Florida Baptist Foundation, Dr. Claude H. Rhea became president.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Sailfish
Nickname:
PBA

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,487
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,250
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Palm Beach Atlantic University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Palm Beach Atlantic University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 59%
Men 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 65%
African-American 16%
Hispanic 10%
Other 6%
Asian 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 66%
Out-of-State 34%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 66%
Ohio 3%
New Jersey 3%
New York 3%
Massachusetts 2%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 41%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NCAA, NCCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Other)
Baseball (Other)
Track (Other)

Palm Beach Atlantic University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 21,250    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 260    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,221 18%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,531 58%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,806 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,687 54%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Palm Beach Atlantic University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 41% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 69%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 590
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 48%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Palm Beach Atlantic University

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Question: Palm Beach Atlantic University??

If youve been/go there or know about it; please let me know? How hard is it to get it? Overall quality? Did you grow as a christian? Im strongly considering going there but i was just curious to other peoples opinions.
11 months ago

Best Answer

My sister went there and graduated a couple of years ago. She had a GPA of 3.6 and was able to get in as a transfer student from another college in the area. She felt that the classes were very nice and professional however, she does wish that she did go to a more prestigious school. Now that she is in the work force her school does not match up against some of the other schools when competing for a job. As for the growing as a christian they do not force anything on you. However, they do have many clubs and activities you can participate in. Just like anything though it is what you apply to your life in how you grow. You could be in the best situation and not grow at all if you are blind to it. Overall she felt that it was a great school that helped her prepare for her job. She enjoyed her time there and liked a lot of the professors. Good Luck!!!

Question: Does anyone know anything about West Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida?

Does anyone know anything about West Palm Beach Atlantic University? I'm getting ready to make a big decision and I am wanting to know if this is a good school? If it's worth being 5 states away! HELP ME OUT!! I need some reviews and I know NOBODY in Florida!!
17 months ago

Best Answer

Listed below are two web pages you might enjoy if you are really interested in going to Florida Atlantic University. This is a wonderful area to be, "five states away". Like University of South Florida in Tampa, they are upgrading their Athletics program. Maybe there are more ambitious that their talent will allow. As you will see, campuses are scattered up and down the lower east coast of Florida. Please try to visit in person, if possible, and view several of the campuses personally. Good luck and enjoy.

Best Answer

a good school, but most universities are as long as students are willing to work hard

Question: Is Palm Beach Atlantic University part of the Southern Baptist Convention?

if not, are there Southern Baptist churches around the campus area that I can attend? I am wanting to become a missionary with the IMB and the only way to do that is to be a member of the SBC.
26 months ago

Best Answer

Yes =]

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