Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private non-profit college or university in West Palm Beach, FL, with about 59 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 55.34% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,650
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,354 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.99% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,603 95.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.34%
- Average SAT Score: 1075
Palm Beach Atlantic University: what the data shows
Common questions about Palm Beach Atlantic University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Palm Beach Atlantic University is located in West Palm Beach, FL (ZIP 33401).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University public or private?
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Palm Beach Atlantic University cost?
Published tuition: $40,650.
Average net price after aid: $28,354.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,570 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,312 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,619 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,244 |
| $110,001+ | $32,786 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $162,600.
How hard is it to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Admission rate: 81.99%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1075 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Total enrollment: 2,603 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
150%-time completion rate: 55.34%.
First-year retention: 68.0%.
What do graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University earn?
Median earnings: $42,366 six years after entry; $49,232 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,500.
22.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Palm Beach Atlantic University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (733 completions)
- CIP 520201 (89 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (70 completions)
- CIP 511508 (65 completions)
- CIP 512001 (47 completions)
- General Psychology (45 completions)
- CIP 520213 (38 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (27 completions)
- CIP 390601 (24 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.99%; completion rate 55.34%; median earnings $49,232 at 10 years; net price $28,354. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$40,650
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University was $40,650.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,354
2024 Value
In 2024 Palm Beach Atlantic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,354.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$113,416 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,354 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$162,600 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Palm Beach Atlantic University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Palm Beach Atlantic University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,532 | $25,532 | $22,152 |
| 2014 | $26,274 | $26,274 | $19,326 |
| 2015 | $27,150 | $27,150 | $21,934 |
| 2016 | $28,520 | $28,520 | $22,823 |
| 2017 | $29,950 | $29,950 | $23,891 |
| 2018 | $31,450 | $31,450 | $23,881 |
| 2019 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $25,887 |
| 2020 | $33,475 | $33,475 | $26,530 |
| 2021 | $34,134 | $34,134 | $27,597 |
| 2022 | $35,900 | $35,900 | $28,853 |
| 2023 | $37,990 | $37,990 | $32,751 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.99% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1075
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2024 is 2,603 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.50% 100% Completion Time
55.34% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.50% of students graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Return on Investment
$22,500 Median Student Debt
$49,232 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
334.08% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 89 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 70 completions
CIP 51.1508: 65 completions
CIP 51.2001: 47 completions
General Psychology: 45 completions
CIP 52.0213: 38 completions
General Biological Sciences: 27 completions
CIP 39.0601: 24 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 733 completions
Most popular programs at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates.
About
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private non-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL, offering 59 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,603 students. The admission rate is 81.99%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1075. The institution maintains a 55.34% graduation rate. Approximately 22.96% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, Palm Beach Atlantic University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Palm Beach Atlantic University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $40,650 and average net price is $28,354 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University?
The admission rate is 82.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Palm Beach Atlantic University reports midpoint SAT about 1075 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University earn?
Median earnings are $42,366 six years after entry and $49,232 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Palm Beach Atlantic University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,500.
How big is Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Total enrollment is about 2,603 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University public or private?
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University an HBCU?
No. Palm Beach Atlantic University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University a tribal college?
No. Palm Beach Atlantic University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Palm Beach Atlantic University does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.4%).
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Palm Beach Atlantic University: Interdenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.