Palm Beach Atlantic University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

West Palm Beach, FL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 500–620 reading and writing, 450–600 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–26 composite
  • Average net price: $31,103 a year (2022–23)
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Palm Beach Atlantic University GPA requirements

Palm Beach Atlantic University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Palm Beach Atlantic University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Palm Beach Atlantic University acceptance rate

Palm Beach Atlantic University admitted 8,474 of 10,335 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in West Palm Beach, Florida, with 3,312 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Palm Beach Atlantic University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500540620
SAT Math450510600
ACT Composite182226
ACT English172428
ACT Math162025
25% submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores, as Palm Beach Atlantic University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1075 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Palm Beach Atlantic University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Palm Beach Atlantic University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Palm Beach Atlantic University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,103 a year at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at Palm Beach Atlantic University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Palm Beach Atlantic University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Palm Beach Atlantic University?

A lot: Palm Beach Atlantic University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Palm Beach Atlantic University test optional?

Check Palm Beach Atlantic University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Palm Beach Atlantic University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Palm Beach Atlantic University students have?

The middle 50% of Palm Beach Atlantic University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–620 in reading and writing and 450–600 in math; ACT composite 18–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is Palm Beach Atlantic University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Palm Beach Atlantic University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Palm Beach Atlantic University?

Palm Beach Atlantic University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,474 of 10,335 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University?

Palm Beach Atlantic University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Palm Beach Atlantic University accept AP credit?

Yes. Palm Beach Atlantic University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Palm Beach Atlantic University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,103 a year at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Palm Beach Atlantic University consider legacy status?

No. Palm Beach Atlantic University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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