Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Interdenominational Church
Main Campus
Palm Beach Atlantic University Rankings
Affordability46
Selectivity32
Retention34
Graduation8
Earnings33
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Palm Beach Atlantic University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education5%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology12%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations9%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Palm Beach Atlantic University
95%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
570
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Palm Beach Atlantic University
$31K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$45K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Palm Beach Atlantic University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$231
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 23% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Palm Beach Atlantic University
75%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 45% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 53% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 38% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 62% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 51% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Palm Beach Atlantic University
90%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Palm Beach Atlantic University
2,400
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
850
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 56% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL
HCI College
2 miles, W
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach
2 miles, W
Empire Beauty School-West Palm
3 miles, W
The Beauty Institute
4 miles, W