Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, not for profit institution, located in West Palm Beach, Florida. It offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs.
The total number of students who applied in FALL 2016 was 1,449 and 1,353 students were accepted.
Palm Beach Atlantic's in-state tuition for academic year 2016-2017 was $28,100 and fees $420. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,100 and $420 respectively.
Overview
| Campus LocaleCity: Midsize |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Open AdmissionNo |
| Religious Affiliation Interdenominational |
| Level4 year |
| OwnershipPrivate |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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LPN
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BSN
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 58 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 3 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 |
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Palm Beach Atlantic University as reported by Florida state board of nursing.
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Palm Beach Atlantic University
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City College-Fort Lauderdale
36.47 miles away |
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
36.51 miles away |
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Nova Southeastern University
44.79 miles away |
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Barry University
57.73 miles away |
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University of Miami
69.39 miles away |
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City College-Miami
72.4 miles away |
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Ave Maria University
89.61 miles away |
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Southeastern University
146.71 miles away |
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Florida Southern College
147.98 miles away |
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Adventist University of Health Sciences
152.28 miles away |
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 to School
93%
Acceptance Rate| SAT: Critical Reading470 to 600 |
| SAT: Math460 to 570 |
| SAT: Writing460 to 580 |
| ACT Composite21 to 27 |
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 |
Net Price
$23,444
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$20,275 |
| 30k to 48k$20,609 |
| 48k to 75k$23,177 |
| 75k to 110k$22,623 |
| Over 110k$25,391 |
Cost Per Credit Hours
Cost of a course per credit hour for undergrad and graduate classes.
Undergrad classes |
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|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
| 2016-2017 | $675.00 | $675.00 |
Graduate classes |
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|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
| 2016-2017 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
Student Population
2,926
Undergrads
838
Graduates
2,461
Women
1,303
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
58% |
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Hispanic |
16% |
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Black/African American |
12% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
Florida Nurses Foundation Scholarship and GrantThe Florida Nurses Foundation exists to promote nursing and delivery of healthcare through the advancement of research, education and practice. Each year, funds are provided to registered [...] |
Charlotte Liddell Scholarship FundAnnual awards for Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited Nursing program in Florida. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 [...] |
District 3 ScholarshipThere are two scholarships annually; Preference to Marion County Residents, BSN generic students only, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must: Be enrolled in a [...] |
District 4 Florida Nurses Scholarship/Research AwardThe scholarship is to students from Hillsborough County who are pursuing a Geriatric RN or graduate program. Applicants must: Be enrolled in a nationally accredited [...] |
Eleanor Bindrum Scholarship FundAnnual awards for Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited Nursing program in Florida. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 [...] |
More scholarships
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing
