West Palm Beach, FL
Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 95% to 88% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,534 | 1,464 | 520 | 95% |
| 2020 | 1,581 | 1,450 | 526 | 92% |
| 2021 | 1,923 | 1,728 | 505 | 90% |
| 2022 | 6,220 | 5,888 | 709 | 95% |
| 2023 | 7,657 | 6,763 | 680 | 88% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,784 of 5,406 women and 1,979 of 2,251 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Palm Beach Atlantic University has an acceptance rate of 88% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,763 of 7,657 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,657 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 680 enrolled.
No. Palm Beach Atlantic University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 95% to 88% — it has become more selective.