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Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida · Private · 2,603 undergrads

Palm Beach Atlantic University admits 82% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Palm Beach Atlantic University?

82% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 950–1220 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

10,335 applied, 8,474 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Palm Beach Atlantic University cost?

$28,724 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $60,207.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$24,985
$30,000–$48,000$24,753
$48,000–$75,000$25,393
$75,000–$110,000$27,997
over $110,000$34,561

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Palm Beach Atlantic University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Palm Beach Atlantic University's fall 2027 rule yet. Palm Beach Atlantic University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Palm Beach Atlantic University's site

What it's like

2,603
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in West Palm Beach, FL.
68%
of first-years come back for year two.
48%
finish in four years. 59% within six.
$55.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$22k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Palm Beach Atlantic University's acceptance rate?
82% for fall 2024: 8,474 of 10,335 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Palm Beach Atlantic University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 950 to 1220 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Palm Beach Atlantic University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $25,393 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $60,207.
What is Palm Beach Atlantic University's graduation rate?
59% of students finish within six years and 48% within four (IPEDS).