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Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach (Palm Beach Atlantic)
- 901 S. Flagler Drive
- West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- OPEID College Code: 00884900
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- General Phone: (561) 803-2000
- President: Dr. David W. Clark
- Website: www.pba.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,291
- College Alias: Palm Beach Atlantic
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Interdenominational
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University is to prepare students for lifelong learning and leadership by offering excellent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and selected professions. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university dedicated to the intentional integration of Christian principles. As a community of learners, the University provides students with a rigorous educational environment that leads to intellectual, spiritual and personal character development.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.pba.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $80.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 838 | 1,547 | 2,385 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 343 (41%) | 624 (40%) | 967 (41%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 190 (55%) | 263 (42%) | 453 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 312 | 69% |
| ACT ® Exam | 217 | 48% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Palm Beach Atlantic Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 19% | 66% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,187 | $1,596 | $2,541 | $4,919 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 17 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,181 | 994 | 795 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,210 | $18,740 | $17,350 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,210 | $18,740 | $17,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,086 | $6,780 | $6,247 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,500 | $10,500 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,496 | $29,520 | $27,597 |
| Out of State | $32,496 | $29,520 | $27,597 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,610 | $33,240 | $29,350 |
| Out of State | $35,610 | $33,240 | $29,350 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $24,410 | $22,740 | $21,350 |
| Out of State | $24,410 | $22,740 | $21,350 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $24,850 | $24,850 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,291 Undergraduate: 2,508 Graduate: 483 Professional: 300
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,221 Female: 2,070
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 950 Female: 1,558
- Graduate Gender Male: 160 Female: 323
- Professional Gender Male: 111 Female: 189
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,805 Part-Time: 486
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,272 Part-Time: 236
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 264 Part-Time: 219
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 269 Part-Time: 31
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 100 | 3% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.4% |
| Black | 497 | 15% |
| Asian | 110 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 11% |
| White | 2,060 | 63% |
| Unknown | 147 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 297 | 9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 793 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 902 | 27% |
| Ages 25-29 | 473 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 216 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 156 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 266 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 142 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 43 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 571 | 397 | 174 |
| Faculty Status | 168 | 168 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 315 | 168 | 147 |
| Primarily Instruction | 315 | 168 | 147 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 84 | 69 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 123 | 111 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 92 | 81 | 11 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | - | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,419 (133) | $59,149 (82) | $54,636 (51) |
| Professor | $68,038 (22) | $68,723 (19) | $63,703 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $60,838 (44) | $62,581 (26) | $58,322 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,235 (62) | $52,096 (36) | $52,429 (26) |
| Instructor | $44,870 (5) | $41,935 (1) | $45,604 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,660 (35) | $74,835 (11) | $74,580 (24) |
| Professor | $81,121 (2) | $81,121 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $72,980 (9) | $76,823 (4) | $69,906 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $76,154 (23) | $77,784 (4) | $75,810 (19) |
| Instructor | $42,517 (1) | $42,517 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,183 (168) | $59,395 (93) | $56,680 (75) |
| Professor | $67,900 (24) | $68,499 (21) | $63,703 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $60,647 (53) | $62,617 (30) | $58,077 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,961 (85) | $53,251 (40) | $56,482 (45) |
| Instructor | $43,190 (6) | $38,361 (2) | $45,604 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,005,035 | $413,705 | $591,330 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 159 | 79 | 80 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 159 | 79 | 80 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Soccer | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,750 | $31,977 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,400 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 44% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 53% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 56% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| White | 52% |
| Unknown | 25% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 22 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 21 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
