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PBA West Palm Beach is located in a small city, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The school is officially a Interdenominational school. PBA West Palm Beach is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
Students at PBA West Palm Beach often study media, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 540 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
PBA West Palm Beach offers classes to 3,172 students (2,941 full-time equivalent).
The school has a large share of part-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Other competitions.
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
Admissions Phone: (561) 803-2100
Financial Aid Phone: (561) 803-2110
http://www.pba.edu
PBA West Palm Beach awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 300 | non-profit management, business management, marketing, international business, accounting and finance, entrepreneurship |
| Education And Teaching | 82 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, music teaching, art education, biology teaching, math teaching, reading teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 71 | counseling psychology, psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | general studies, history, political science, English, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 61 | communication studies, media and digital communications, journalism, radio and television |
| Religion And Philosophy | 52 | Christian studies, theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, philosophy and religious studies, religious music, religion |
| Medicine | 43 | pharmacy |
| Science | 30 | biology |
| Music | 12 | music, voice, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama, playwriting and screenwriting, dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Law | 5 | pre-law |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | athletic trainer |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for PBA West Palm Beach in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 524 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 147 | 8 |
| First-professional degree | 43 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 1 |
In 2005, PBA West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 3,172 students (2,941 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 63% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 85 % |
PBA West Palm Beach offers campus housing for 1,114 of its 2,941 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Palm Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,221 | 1,242 | 56% | 626 | 50% |
| Men | 785 | 439 | 56% | 226 | 51% |
| Women | 1,436 | 803 | 56% | 400 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (561) 803-2100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,350 |
| Room and board | $ 6,247 |
| Room charge | $ 3,436 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,811 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
PBA West Palm Beach participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 884900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (561) 803-2110
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $61,150 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 32 | $58,444 | 17 | $53,317 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 34 | $48,309 | 35 | $50,477 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $40,733 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 83 | $54,556 | 57 | $51,018 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Track | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 35 | 54 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets PBA West Palm Beach Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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