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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 South Flagler Drive, PO Box 24708
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 468-6722
888 468-6722 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 19
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
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 considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment very important
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average SAT I: 570 verbal, 530 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 980 - 1210
Average ACT: 24 English, 23 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 28%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 15%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,657
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 6,763
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 45%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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