A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Palm Beach Atlantic are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 77% more female students than male students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Palm Beach Atlantic has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,382
|
| Women |
2,446
|
Palm Beach Atlantic serves a high number of out-of-state students with 54% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
51%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136330 IPEDS survey data for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach.