Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University is one of the sixty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in an urban area, in West Palm Beach.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,839 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 533 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 405 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 53% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Palm Beach Atlantic's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $29,510, and fees were $440. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,510 and $440 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students3,839 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Interdenominational |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 30 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Admission
97%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1200 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $710/credit | |
| In State Students | $710/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $710/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $560/credit | |
| In State Students | $560/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $560/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $31,950 | $31,950 | $31,950 |
| ADN | 70 | $49,700 | $49,700 | $49,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $88,750 | $88,750 | $88,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $28,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Palm Beach Atlantic University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,460 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $729 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $4,586 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $15,192 |
| Federal Student Loans | 56% | $5,375 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $16,669 |
$24,052
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,308 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$22,597 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,316 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,665 |
| Over $110,000$26,631 |
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Student Population
3,003
Undergrads
836
Graduates
2,488
Women
1,351
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
60% |
|
Hispanic |
16% |
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Black/African American |
12% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
