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Palm Beach Atlantic University, also known as PBA, is a faith based, liberal arts university located in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. It was established in 1968 by Dr. Jess C. Moody. PBA offers enrollment to more than 3,000 students every year. The university offers over 60 majors and is recognized for its programs in media communication, business, education, theater, music, ministry, and counseling. PBA is organized into the following academic divisions:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Communication & Media
- School of Education & Behavioral Studies
- School of Leadership
Palm Beach Atlantic University offers a variety of on-campus activities for its students. They can participate in several clubs and organizations including the American Association of Christian Counselors, Athletic Training Club, and Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International.
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Campus Location901 S. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
USA
Main Tel: (561) 803-2000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Interdenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in business and management, religion and philosophy, therapy and counseling, drama and performing arts, medicine, and media.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Selective admissions.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 496 | 44 | | Master | 144 | 8 | | 65 | 1 | | Associate | 12 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,291 in 2007-2008 (3,198 full-time equivalent). About 33% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 67% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,550 | | Room | $ 4,570 | | Board | $ 3,768 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid: PBA West Palm Beach participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsPBA West Palm Beach provides on-campus housing for 1,175 of its 3,198 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Other for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 46 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 48 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 44% | | Women | 51% | | All | 49% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 448-663 | | Math | 415-645 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (292 awarded) - Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
DESIGN (4 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (9 awarded) - Acting
- Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (56 awarded) - 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 (3 awarded) FINE ARTS (3 awarded) LAW (3 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (37 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
MEDIA (41 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Organizational Communication
- Radio and Television
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
MEDICINE (65 awarded) - Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC (7 awarded) - Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (22 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (15 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (4 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (36 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Christian Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Philosophy
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (20 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (100 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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