How much is the PBA tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, PBA's tuition & fees is $37,990.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $58,785 when a student lives on-campus.
PBA Tuition & Expenses
2022-2023 Rate |
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Tuition & Fees | $37,990 |
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Books & Supplies Costs | $1,117 |
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On-campus Room & Board | $11,690 |
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On-campus Expenses | $7,988 |
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Off-campus Room & Board | $10,581 |
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Off-campus Expenses | $8,942 |
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2023-2024 Projection |
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Tuition & Fees | $34,900 |
How Much Does it Cost to Go to PBA for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $175,402 at PBA. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $268,503. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $171,591.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, PBA' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $20,875. Compared to private, four-years colleges in Florida, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $19,135.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Palm Beach Atlantic University | $37,990 |
U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,570 |
Public Schools | $7,197 | $12,949 |
Private Schools | $20,875 |
Florida Four-years Colleges | $16,993 |
Public Schools | $4,190 | $8,844 |
Private Schools | $19,135 |
Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between PBA and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (private, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | Undergraduate | Graduate |
Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | $37,990 | $12,977 |
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University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | $57,614 | $25,072 |
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Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | $17,870 | $11,712 |
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College of Mount Saint Vincent | Bronx, NY | $42,740 | $15,900 |
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William Penn University | Oskaloosa, IA | $28,750 | $10,500 |
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LeTourneau University | Longview, TX | $35,500 | $16,875 |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA | $16,232 | $16,799 |
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Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | $43,420 | $20,418 |
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National University | San Diego, CA | $13,320 | $15,912 |
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The Master's University and Seminary | Santa Clarita, CA | $36,930 | $8,550 |
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Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville, OK | $31,466 | $10,995 |
Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Palm Beach Atlantic University has increased by 40.61% over the past 10 years from $25,532 to $37,990. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by 30.94% from $9,210 to $12,977.
The living costs increased by 6.83% last year and 53.85% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2,161 students (76%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $20,990.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at PBA is $37,795 for students living on-campus and $37,640 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 500 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $22,749 and the average amount of student loans is $7,036.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
PBA's acceptance rate is 89.86%. A total of 1,923 applicants applied to and 1,728 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 505 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 29.22%.
To apply to PBA, 3 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and 2 items are recommended to submit - Completion of college-preparatory program and Recommendations. SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to PBA. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,135 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 23.
Its SAT score is slightly lower than the national average score of 1,174. The ACT score is similar to the national average score of 25.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
SAT Total | 1,135 | 1,030 | 1,240 |
National Average | 1,174 | | |
Florida Average | 1,153 | | |
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SAT EBRW | 575 | 520 | 630 |
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SAT Math | 560 | 510 | 610 |
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ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 26 |
National Average | 25 | | |
Florida Average | 24 | | |
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ACT Math | 22 | 18 | 25 |
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ACT English | 24 | 20 | 28 |
Student Population
Palm Beach Atlantic University has a total of 3,828 students including 3,027 undergraduate and 801 graduate students. By gender, there are 1,346 male students and 2,341 female students attending PBA. The school offers online degree programs and 280 students enrolled online exclusively (7.31% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
Total | 3,687 |
1,346 | 2,341 |
Undergraduate | 2,837 |
1,049 | 1,788 |
Graduate | 850 |
297 | 553 |
Directory & Academic Information
Directory Information |
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Address | 901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL |
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Phone | 561-803-2000 |
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WEB | www.pba.edu/ |
Degree & Programs |
Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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Program Offered | 78 Programs |
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Online Program Offered | 9 Online Programs |
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Graduate Program Offered | 22 Graduate Programs |
Academic Stats |
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Acceptance Rate | 88.00% |
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Yield | 10.00% |
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Student Population | 3,828 |
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Graduation Rate | 56% |
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Retention Rate | 76% (Full-time), 33% (Part-time) |
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Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 11 to 1 |
Faculty & Staffs |
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Number of Faculties | 164 (Full-time), 162 (Part-time) |
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Number of Staffs | 396 (Full-time), 215 (Part-time) |
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Average Faculty Salary | $73,951 |
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Average Staff Salary | $55,647 |