Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1968Midsize citySEVP certified

About

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. Founded in 1968, PBA grew out of a local Baptist church. PBA is now a nondenominational institution. PBA operated out of assorted buildings until the first purpose-built PBA campus building was completed in 1982. A subsidiary PBA campus operates in Orlando. Eighteen sports teams represent PBA in NCAA Division II competitions.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$42,250
Estimated total for international students: US$60,207

Net price calculatorpba.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,603
Graduate students: 835
International undergraduates: 5%
Students per teacher: 13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 82%
SAT: Reading and writing 500–620 · Maths 450–600
ACT: 18–26

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 53%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$55,772

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (72)

Bachelor's degrees46 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBible/Biblical StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMissions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhilosophy, Politics, and EconomicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees18 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMissions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTheological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTheological and Ministerial Studies

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Undergraduate certificates2 subjects

Bible/Biblical StudiesTheological and Ministerial Studies

Graduate certificates1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.