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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$37,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,990
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,610
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,629
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$50,600
Net price (after aid)$32,751
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$28,191
$30k – $48k$26,918
$48k – $75k$28,473
$75k – $110k$39,730
$110k+$36,841
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,232
Median debt at graduation$22,500
Est. monthly loan payment$239
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans38%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
59%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
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The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$38k
Net price
$32.8k
Pell
25%
Median debt
$22.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$49.2k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
970 - 1210
ACT range
19 - 26
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West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityWeb Development
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Arts & Humanities
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About Palm Beach Atlantic University
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- Where is Palm Beach Atlantic University located?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University is located in West Palm Beach, FL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Palm Beach Atlantic University?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private university based in FL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Palm Beach Atlantic University is approximately 88%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University's published in-state tuition is approximately $37,990 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Palm Beach Atlantic University?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,208 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Palm Beach Atlantic University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Palm Beach Atlantic University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Palm Beach Atlantic University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Palm Beach Atlantic University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/palm-beach-atlantic-university