PrivateUrbanPalm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic PBA
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private institution in West Palm Beach with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1101, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,751.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History PBA was the vision of and was founded by Jess C.
- •Moody in 1968 while he was the pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach.
- •He served at PBA until the first PBA class graduated in 1972 and resigned as PBA president to focus on his duties at First Baptist Church.
- •Warren served as chairman of the trustees at PBA for 38 years until 2007.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1101
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,816
Programs (57)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium