97 percent of applicants to Palm Beach Atlantic University were admitted for fall 2017

At Palm Beach Atlantic University, 84 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 63 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

The four-year private not-for-profit institution in West Palm Beach enrolled 3,839 students in fall 2017, including 3,003 in undergraduate and 836 in graduate programs, data shows. 8.7 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.

54 percent of undergraduates are residents of Florida, and 42 percent are residents of other states. 4 percent are citizens of foreign countries.

The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (64 percent) and Hispanic or Latino (15 percent).

The school admitted 97 percent of the 1,380 students who applied for fall 2017. Of those who were admitted, 40 percent enrolled.

Palm Beach Atlantic University admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.
Total
Male
Female
Applicants
1,380
34.2%
65.8%
Admitted applicants
1,339
97%
97%
Enrolled
536
43%
38%