Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Palm Beach Atlantic University is one of the 66 private 4-year, not-for-profit colleges in Florida. Its campus is small in size and located in West Palm Beach. The institution offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs.
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 students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their respective studies.
Palm Beach Atlantic's in-state tuition for 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.
Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Campus SizeSmall |
| 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 Offered
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 Price/yearAverage 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% |
|
Black/African American |
12% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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 nurses ... |
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 GPA; ... |
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 nationally ... |
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 GPA; ... |
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Discussion
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
