More selective than 17% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Palm Beach Atlantic University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Palm Beach Atlantic University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Palm Beach Atlantic University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 620 |
| SAT math | 450 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Palm Beach Atlantic University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 500–620 | 450–600 | 18–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 500–620 | 470–590 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Palm Beach Atlantic University compared with other Florida colleges?
Palm Beach Atlantic University has the 39th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Barry University | 77% | 38% | $22,613 |
| 36 | Saint Leo University | 78% | 45% | $21,293 |
| 37 | Flagler College | 81% | 56% | $30,525 |
| 38 | Everglades University | 81% | 61% | $27,371 |
| 39 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | 82% | 55% | $28,354 |
| 40 | Edward Waters University | 85% | 28% | $13,649 |
| 41 | Florida Memorial University | 85% | 31% | $23,238 |
| 42 | Bethune-Cookman University | 88% | 31% | $12,030 |
| 43 | Herzing University-Tampa | 90% | — | $20,421 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at Palm Beach Atlantic University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Palm Beach Atlantic University admissions questions
What is the Palm Beach Atlantic University acceptance rate?
Palm Beach Atlantic University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,763 of 7,657 applicants were admitted.
Does Palm Beach Atlantic University require the SAT or ACT?
Palm Beach Atlantic University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Palm Beach Atlantic University?
The middle 50% of Palm Beach Atlantic University first-year students scored 950–1220 on the SAT and 18–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (680 of 6,763).
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University getting harder to get into?
Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Palm Beach Atlantic University overview