Applying to PBA

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
88.32%	1,090

Palm Beach Atlantic University's acceptance rate is 88.32% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,657 students applied and 6,763 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into PBA.

PBA's acceptance rate places 31st out of 56 Florida colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,090 and the ACT score is 22 at PBA. PBA's SAT score ranks 22nd out of 33 Florida colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to PBA, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Palm Beach Atlantic University is 88.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.05%. 2,251 men and 5,406 women applied to PBA and 1,979 men and 4,784 women students were accepted.

Among them, 237 men and 443 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at PBA.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at PBA
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,657	2,251	5,406	0	0
Admitted	6,763	1,979	4,784	0	0
Enrolled	680	237	443	0	0
Acceptance Rate	88.32%	87.92%	88.49%	-	-
Yield	10.05%	11.98%	9.26%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Palm Beach Atlantic University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 187 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 104 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at PBA.

The median SAT score is 1,090 with 560 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at PBA. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Palm Beach Atlantic University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at PBA
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	970	1090	1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	560	620
SAT Math	470	530	590
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT Math	17	20	25
ACT English	19	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Palm Beach Atlantic University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 680 first-year students enrolled in PBA. The proportion of full-time students is 98.97% and part-time students is 1.03%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.85% and women students is 65.15%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at PBA.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at PBA
	Total	Men	Women
Total	680	237	443
Full-time	673	234	439
Part-time	7	3	4

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at PBA. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Palm Beach Atlantic University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

PBA Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to PBA.

Admission Information for Applying to PBA
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.pba.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.pba.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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