Palm Beach Atlantic University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Palm Beach Atlantic University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,830 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1968 and is one of the 8 schools and colleges located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

Palm Beach Atlantic University will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Palm Beach Atlantic University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Nursing, Business, and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Palm Beach Atlantic University is fair at 76% (above Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic University is below average: 58%.

Student to faculty ratio at Palm Beach Atlantic University is good: 11:1. Find out more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, around $34,900 per year. The additional fees at Palm Beach Atlantic University not covered by tuition are about $1,000, which comes to a total of $35,900 a year.

Read the details about Palm Beach Atlantic University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,220 applications were submitted and 5,888 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Palm Beach Atlantic University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,100
Medium
Palm Beach Atlantic University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Palm Beach Atlantic University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Palm Beach Atlantic University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, about $6,100 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Palm Beach Atlantic University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Palm Beach Atlantic University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 S. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida
33401, USA
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