Palm Beach Atlantic University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,900

4.06% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$30,276

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.44%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

94.7%

6,220 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,828

72.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

55.9%

276 Graduates

About

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Palm Beach Atlantic University were Mental Health Counseling (61 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (25 degrees).

In 2022, 727 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Palm Beach Atlantic University. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (419 degrees), 3.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (115 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University is $34,900, which is $10,904 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Palm Beach Atlantic University was 1.44%, corresponding to 13 out of the 901 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University is $34,900, which is $10,904 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,276.

In 2022, 76% of undergraduate students attending Palm Beach Atlantic University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,900

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University was $34,900. The cost of tuition at Palm Beach Atlantic University is $10,904 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,276

2022 Value

8.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Palm Beach Atlantic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,276. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Palm Beach Atlantic University grew by 8.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,600

Room and Board

$1,114

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Palm Beach Atlantic University was of $10,600 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.96% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,114. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.906% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Palm Beach Atlantic University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.3% with respect to 2021, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.44%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Palm Beach Atlantic University was 1.44%, which represents 13 out of the 901 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Palm Beach Atlantic University received 6,220 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 223% annual growth. Out of those 6,220 applicants, 5,888 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,828 students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Palm Beach Atlantic University has an overall enrollment yield of 12%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

5,888

Accepted Out of 6,220

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University was 94.7% (5,888 admissions from 6,220 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 89.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 223%, while admissions grew by 241%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2022)

247

Scores Submitted (2022)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Palm Beach Atlantic University had a total enrollment of 3,828 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University is 2,792 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,036. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Palm Beach Atlantic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.5% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% Black or African American, 2.3% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.104% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.6%) and White Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,828 students. The full-time enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University is 2,792 and the part-time enrollment is 1,036. This means that 72.9% of students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Palm Beach Atlantic University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Palm Beach Atlantic University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,047 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
688 enrolled students
Black or African American
357 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Palm Beach Atlantic University is 53.5% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% Black or African American, 2.3% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.104% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 271 students (7.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 311 more women than men received degrees from Palm Beach Atlantic University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University is white (419 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (115 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Palm Beach Atlantic University is Mental Health Counseling (61 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (25 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Palm Beach Atlantic University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), and Psychology (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Registered nurses (1,474,269 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (285,763 people), Other managers (237,414 people), Medical & health services managers (204,605 people), and Postsecondary teachers (192,539 people).

The most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022 are Theology (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Psychology (52 degrees), Health (226 degrees), and English (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Theology (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Psychology (52 degrees), Health (226 degrees), and English (12 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,747,666 people), Elementary & secondary schools (849,813 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (463,701 people), Outpatient care centers (433,388 people), and Offices of physicians (269,056 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
49 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Palm Beach Atlantic University was General Psychology with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Palm Beach Atlantic University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

208

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

519

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach Atlantic University, which is 0.401 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (519).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach Atlantic University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.45 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 9.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 46% of students graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Palm Beach Atlantic University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.9% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
419 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
115 degrees awarded
Black or African American
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Palm Beach Atlantic University is white (419 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (115 degrees).

5.64% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
299 degrees awarded
White Male
120 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Palm Beach Atlantic University is white female (299 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (120 degrees).

Operations

Palm Beach Atlantic University has an endowment valued at nearly $97.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.86M (−2.92%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Palm Beach Atlantic University had a total salary expenditure of 88.3M. Palm Beach Atlantic University employs 60 Associate professors, 44 Assistant professors and 43 Professors. Most academics at Palm Beach Atlantic University are Male Professor (31), Male Associate professor (31), and Female Associate professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 63 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, and Management with 50 employees.

Endowment

$97.8M

2022 Endowment

0.00512%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Palm Beach Atlantic University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$31.8M

2022 Salaries

2.13%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Palm Beach Atlantic University paid a median of $31.8M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($88.3M) and a 2.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.2% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.63% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.1M

Instructional Salaries

160

Number of Employees

In 2022, Palm Beach Atlantic University paid a total of $13.1M to 160 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University were Associate professor with 60 employees, Assistant professor with 44 employees, and Professor with 43 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, and Management with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Palm Beach Atlantic University was Male Professor with 31 employees, Male Associate professor with 31 employees, and Female Associate professor with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

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