PBA Facts & Data

Students who grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly are the fruit of an institution and community dedicated to whole-person education. As illustrated by the facts and figures on this page, at PBA, we guide students along the path of fulfilling service, impactful leadership, and lifelong learning. Our graduates advance into every corner of Creation as selfless problem-solvers with open minds and hearts. 

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3704

Total undergraduate, graduate, and online students

45 hours

Average service by PBA students annually

87%

Of faculty hold the highest degree in their field of expertise

100+

Annual student music, theatre, and dance performances 

Get to know our institutional commitments, student body, distinguished faculty, high-ranking academic programs, and distinctive commitment to worship in all we do.

Study, serve, worship, and live alongside vibrant thinkers and supportive neighbors who come to PBA from 40+ countries. Here on campus, you can join more than 30 student organizations dedicated to a range of personal and professional interests—from Pickleball Club to the Gothic Literature Society—and cheer on our 16 NCAA DII athletics teams. 

As of Fall 2020, Palm Beach Atlantic University’s size totals 3,704 students, including 2,137 traditional day undergraduate students—nearly half of whom live on campus. Learn more about PBA students. 

Palm Beach Atlantic University’s degree programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Review our full list of accreditations.

Several of our programs have earned additional specialized accreditation, certification, or licensure, such as AACSB accreditation for the Rinker School of Business and National Association of Schools of Music accreditation for our music programs. These highly sought after credentials reflect our high academic standards, faculty excellence, and robust approach to career-oriented learning.

Graduate into a network of nearly 19,000 alumni with significant influence in business, education, healthcare, government, the arts, ministry, and more.

80% of our graduates also report that they work in a position related to their college major which is far above the national average. PBA graduates study in some of the nation’s most prestigious and respected graduate programs, including Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Florida.

Dive into precise details about Palm Beach Atlantic University’s institutional data, including financial information, awards and accolades, undergraduate trends, degree completion, and faculty demographics.

We gather, organize, analyze, and report data in dozens of areas in order to understand and improve upon institutional issues. The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness records include the Common Data Set and consumer information to help students make informed decisions. The PBA Fact Book is a public-facing reference resource, but you can contact us at (561) 803-2055 for additional data such as alumni demographics, graduate employment rates, and long-term trends.