Palm Beach Atlantic University
Admissions

Interested in attending Palm Beach Atlantic University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

88
%
Acceptance rate
1100
SAT Midpoint
August 19
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Palm Beach Atlantic accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,657 people applied and 6,763 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4784 / 5406 (88%)
Men
1979 / 2251 (88%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Palm Beach Atlantic University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at Palm Beach Atlantic University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Palm Beach Atlantic University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Palm Beach Atlantic considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University?

1100
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Palm Beach Atlantic is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

28%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
Math Mean
530
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
570
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
980
Composite Mean
1100
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Palm Beach Atlantic University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 19
Regular admission deadline
September 12
Application notification

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