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Palm Beach Atlantic University, also known as PBA, is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. It was established in the year 1968 by Dr. Jess C. Moody, who was the pastor of the First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach. The university offers its students over 60 major academic programs. The nine academic schools of PBA are:
The male students of PBA participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and cross country. The female students participate in tennis, softball, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and soccer.
PBA West Palm Beach is in a small city, in West Palm Beach, FL. The school has a Interdenominational religious affiliation. PBA West Palm Beach is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at PBA West Palm Beach include media, medicine, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to PBA West Palm Beach in 2007-2008, 49% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 448 to 663 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 415 and 645.
PBA West Palm Beach, in 2007-2008, had 3,291 students (3,198 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at PBA West Palm Beach belong to the Other for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University is to prepare students for lifelong learning and leadership by offering excellent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and selected professions. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university dedicated to the intentional integration of Christian principles. As a community of learners, the University provides students with a rigorous educational environment that leads to intellectual, spiritual and personal character development."
More complete details are provided below.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
901 S. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
General Phone: (561) 803-2000
http://www.pba.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 292 | organizational behavior, business management, international business, accounting and finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, business administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 100 | counseling psychology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Medicine | 65 | pharmacy |
| Education and Teaching | 56 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, reading teaching, English teaching, math teaching, art education |
| Media | 41 | communication studies, organizational communications, media and digital communications, radio and television, journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | general studies, English, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 36 | theology, missionary studies, Christian studies, bible studies, philosophy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing |
| Science | 20 | biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama, stagecraft, dance, acting |
| Music | 7 | voice, various music studies, music, music theory and composition |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | cinematography |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for PBA West Palm Beach in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 496 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 144 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 65 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, PBA West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 3,291 students (3,198 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 62% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
PBA West Palm Beach offers campus housing for 1,175 of its 3,198 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Palm Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,109 | 1,025 | 49% | 424 | 41% |
| Men | 723 | 320 | 44% | 140 | 44% |
| Women | 1,386 | 705 | 51% | 284 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 448 | 663 |
| SAT Math | 415 | 645 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,550 |
| Room and board | $ 8,338 |
| Room charge | $ 4,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,768 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid:
PBA West Palm Beach participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 884900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $100,013 | 4 | $97,609 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $95,160 | 11 | $92,125 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $98,300 | 15 | $93,587 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $73,687 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $61,075 | 22 | $58,613 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $52,823 | 25 | $52,006 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $46,692 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $60,547 | 52 | $55,051 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 48 | 94 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Basketball | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Track | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 37 | 51 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets PBA West Palm Beach Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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