Palm Beach Atlantic University Acceptance Rate
West Palm Beach, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,657
- Admitted
- 6,763
- Yield
- 10.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Palm Beach Atlantic University's acceptance rate has fallen from 95.3% in 2014–15 to 88.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,564 to 7,657 (+390%) over that period.
Its 88.3% rate makes Palm Beach Atlantic University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 7%.
Palm Beach Atlantic University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,564 | 1,490 | 95.3% | 524 |
| 2015–16 | 1,504 | 1,397 | 92.9% | 551 |
| 2016–17 | 1,449 | 1,353 | 93.4% | 505 |
| 2017–18 | 1,380 | 1,344 | 97.4% | 533 |
| 2018–19 | 1,444 | 1,376 | 95.3% | 526 |
| 2019–20 | 1,534 | 1,464 | 95.4% | 520 |
| 2020–21 | 1,581 | 1,450 | 91.7% | 526 |
| 2021–22 | 1,923 | 1,728 | 89.9% | 505 |
| 2022–23 | 6,220 | 5,888 | 94.7% | 709 |
| 2023–24 | 7,657 | 6,763 | 88.3% | 680 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,406 | 4,784 | 88.5% |
| Men | 2,251 | 1,979 | 87.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–620 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 470–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 15% |
How Palm Beach Atlantic compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Palm Beach Atlantic University's acceptance rate?
Palm Beach Atlantic University's acceptance rate is 88.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,763 admitted of 7,657 applicants).
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University test optional?
Palm Beach Atlantic University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Palm Beach Atlantic University received 7,657 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,763.
What SAT score do you need for Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Admitted students at Palm Beach Atlantic University typically scored 500–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Palm Beach Atlantic University getting harder to get into?
Palm Beach Atlantic University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 95.3% in 2014–15 to 88.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pba.edu/.