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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 South Flagler Drive, PO Box 24708
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708

Official telephone: (561) 803-2055
Fax number: (561) 803-2115
Website: https://www.pba.edu/
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 561 GO-TO-PBA
888 GO-TO-PBA (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment very important
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average SAT I: 570 verbal, 530 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1000 - 1240
Average ACT: 24 English, 23 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 35%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 24%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 6,220
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 5,888
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 42%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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