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Palm Beach Atlantic Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
90%
Admission Difficulty for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Palm Beach Atlantic and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is 90%.  It ranks #44 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,728 out of 1,923 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 52 percent on standardized admission tests. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.36 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1140 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 77% of students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Palm Beach Atlantic SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1030-1240
Applicants Submitting SAT 
77%
SAT Scores for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1030
SAT Scores for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1240
Average SAT Score 1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach?

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1030-1240.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >94%
1135 to 1240 Avg + 90%-94%
1030 to 1135 Avg - 83%-90%
925 to 1030 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 925 Low <71%
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Palm Beach Atlantic ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
31%
ACT Scores for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Palm Beach Atlantic?

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Palm Beach Atlantic regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >94%
23 to 26 Avg + 90%-94%
20 to 23 Avg - 83%-90%
17 to 20 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 17 Low <71%
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Palm Beach Atlantic GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.36*
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Palm Beach Atlantic. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #28 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Palm Beach Atlantic accepts 90% of all applicants.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.36 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Admission Statistics

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,279 644 1,923
Accepted 1,148 580 1,728
Acceptance Rate 90% 90% 90%
Enrolled 321 184 505
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 32% 29%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach prefer SAT or ACT?

77% of students submit their SAT scores to Palm Beach Atlantic. 31% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach?

90% of those who apply are granted admission to Palm Beach Atlantic. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1240. 77% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 31% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.