C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Palm Beach Atlantic, founded in 1968, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Continuing Education, Education and Behavioral Studies, Ministry, and Music and Fine Arts. Its 23-acre campus is located in downtown West Palm Beach, 43 miles north of Fort Lauderdale and 60 miles from Miami. Web Site www.pba.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,926 Women 1,889 (64.6%) Men 1,037 (35.4%) Graduate Students 838 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult 93% of 1,449 applicants were admitted Yes No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.60 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 515 average 460-570 range of middle 50% 535 average 470-600 range of middle 50% 516 average 458-573 range of middle 50% 24 average 21-27 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $45,904 Tuition and Fees $29,950 Room and Board $9,770 Average Percent of Need Met 67% Average Freshman Award $21,274 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $28,862
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 174 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE West Palm Beach Population 102,436 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Miami-Dade County Freshmen are guaranteed housing 81% of freshmen, 49% of all students NCAA Division II Sailfish STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 40.4% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 9% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 23.0% 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.1% Asian 10.5% Black/African-American 15.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.3% White 3.0% Unknown 3.8% from 39 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 4 Mathematics 3 3 Science 3 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies History Academic Electives 5 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 901 South Flagler Drive, PO Box 24708 City, State, Zip West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708 Phone (561) 803-2100 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admit@pba.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline March 31 Early Action Notification April 15 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 93% of 1,449 applicants were admitted 94% of 993 applicants were admitted 91% of 456 applicants were admitted 756 (56%) of 1,353 admitted students enrolled 510 (54%) of 937 admitted students enrolled 246 (59%) of 416 admitted students enrolled 100% of 33 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 37% Score of 400-500 39% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 22% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 31% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 3% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 37% Score of 400-500 35% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% 515 average 460-570 range of middle 50% 535 average 470-600 range of middle 50% 516 average 458-573 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.60 3.75 and Above 48% 3.50-3.74 11% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 11% 2.50-2.99 12% 2.00-2.49 5% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 3% Score of 24-29 49% Score of 18-23 30% Score of 12-17 18% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 24 average 21-27 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $45,904 Tuition and Fees $29,950 Room and Board $9,770 Books and Supplies $1,030 Other Expenses $5,154 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline May 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 008849 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 67% Average Award $21,274 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 447 (89.2%) of freshmen 374 (83.7%) of applicants 374 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 85 (22.7%) of aid recipients Received by 374 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,109 Received by 228 (61.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,552 Received by 75 (20.1%) of aid recipients 127 (25.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,696 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 63% Average Award $20,358 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,883 (81.8%) of undergraduates 1,629 (86.5%) of applicants 1,627 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 307 (18.9%) of aid recipients Received by 1,621 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,448 Received by 1,106 (68.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,374 Received by 244 (15.0%) of aid recipients 612 (26.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,954
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 63% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $28,862 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 11.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Dance, Music, Theater/Drama Leadership Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Current Students, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Previous College Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,898
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Athletic Training/Trainer Bible/Biblical Studies Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, Other Cinematography and Film/Video Production Computer Science Dance, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Forensic Chemistry General Studies Graphic Design History, General International Business/Trade/Commerce Journalism Keyboard Instruments Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics, General Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music Theory and Composition Music, General Music, Other Organizational Behavior Studies Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Pre-Law Studies Psychology, General Public Relations/Image Management Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Speech Communication and Rhetoric Theology/Theological Studies Voice and Opera
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Psychology, Health professions and related sciences Divinity Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, New York semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 174 Part-Time Faculty 207 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 82% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 20% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 49% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 398,443 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 350 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing Master's Programs of Study Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling Business Administration and Management--General Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Education--General Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Marriage and Family Therapy Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Organizational Management Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Pharmacy Doctoral Programs of Study Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Pharmacy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING West Palm Beach Population Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 102,436 Miami-Dade County 100 acres Temperature 55.7 average low in January, 88.6 average high in September Rain 134 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 5 mile(s) from campus in West Palm Beach 1 mile(s) from campus in West Palm Beach 1 mile(s) from campus in West Palm Beach HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 51% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments 81% of freshmen, 49% of all students Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available lighted pathways/sidewalks, self-defense education, closedcircuit television system PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Sailfish Blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x Golf x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports cheerleading, crew, lacrosse cheerleading, crew, lacrosse Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,926 Women 1,889 (64.6%) Men 1,037 (35.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 2,300 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 838 Yes 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.1% Asian 10.5% Black/African-American 15.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.3% White 3.0% Unknown 3.8% from 39 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 40.4% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 49.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 51.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 9% Average Starting Salary $33,667 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 23.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018