Palm Beach Atlantic University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,990

5.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$31,103

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.3%

7,657 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,875

73.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.7%

310 Graduates

About

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Palm Beach Atlantic University were Registered Nursing (87 degrees awarded), General Psychology (45 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (38 degrees).

In 2023, 706 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Palm Beach Atlantic University. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (380 degrees), 2.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (137 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University is $36,990, which is $12,415 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Palm Beach Atlantic University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 845 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University is $36,990, which is $12,415 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,103.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Palm Beach Atlantic University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,990

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University was $36,990. The cost of tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University is $12,415 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,103

2023 Value

2.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Palm Beach Atlantic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,103. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Palm Beach Atlantic University grew by 2.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,136

Room and Board

$1,117

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Palm Beach Atlantic University was of $11,136 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.05% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,117. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.269% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Palm Beach Atlantic University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Palm Beach Atlantic University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 845 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Palm Beach Atlantic University received 7,657 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 23.1% annual growth. Out of those 7,657 applicants, 6,763 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,875 students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2023. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Palm Beach Atlantic University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,763

Accepted Out of 7,657

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University was 88.3% (6,763 admissions from 7,657 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 23.1%, while admissions grew by 14.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2023)

187

Scores Submitted (2023)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Palm Beach Atlantic University had a total enrollment of 3,875 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University is 2,842 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,033. This means that 73.3% of students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Palm Beach Atlantic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.8% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Black or African American, 7.46% Two or More Races, 2.3% Asian, 0.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,875 students. The full-time enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University is 2,842 and the part-time enrollment is 1,033. This means that 73.3% of students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Palm Beach Atlantic University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Palm Beach Atlantic University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,891 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
684 enrolled students
Black or African American
397 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Palm Beach Atlantic University is 48.8% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Black or African American, 7.46% Two or More Races, 2.3% Asian, 0.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 174 students (4.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 242 more women than men received degrees from Palm Beach Atlantic University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University is white (380 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (137 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Palm Beach Atlantic University is Registered Nursing (87 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (45 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Palm Beach Atlantic University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (47 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Registered nurses (1,491,466 people), Other managers (197,341 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (175,644 people), Medical & health services managers (175,183 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (156,934 people).

The most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2023 are Theology (47 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Health (251 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Theology (47 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Health (251 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,747,666 people), Elementary & secondary schools (849,813 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (463,701 people), Outpatient care centers (433,388 people), and Offices of physicians (269,056 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
87 degrees awarded
General Psychology
45 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Palm Beach Atlantic University was Registered Nursing with 87 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Palm Beach Atlantic University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

232

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

474

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 232 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach Atlantic University, which is 0.489 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (474).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach Atlantic University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.35 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.25 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Palm Beach Atlantic University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.94% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
380 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
137 degrees awarded
Black or African American
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Palm Beach Atlantic University is white (380 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (137 degrees).

5.38% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
249 degrees awarded
White Male
131 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Palm Beach Atlantic University is white female (249 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (131 degrees).

Operations

Palm Beach Atlantic University has an endowment valued at nearly $102M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.39M (8.25%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Palm Beach Atlantic University had a total salary expenditure of 94.9M. Palm Beach Atlantic University employs 58 Assistant professors, 54 Associate professors and 45 Professors. Most academics at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Female Assistant professor (33), Male Professor (31), and Male Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University are: Management, with 88 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Endowment

$102M

2023 Endowment

4.05%

growth from 2022

Palm Beach Atlantic University has an endowment valued at about $102M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Palm Beach Atlantic University grew 4.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $52M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.5M

2023 Salaries

11.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Palm Beach Atlantic University paid a median of $35.5M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($94.9M) and a 11.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.13% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.3M

Instructional Salaries

169

Number of Employees

In 2023, Palm Beach Atlantic University paid a total of $14.3M to 169 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

88 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University were Assistant professor with 58 employees, Associate professor with 54 employees, and Professor with 45 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University were Management with 88 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University was Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, Male Professor with 31 employees, and Male Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

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