Palm Beach Atlantic Admission Requirements
West Palm Beach, FloridaChances of getting into Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
95.3%| 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 school has a 95% acceptance rate ranking it #52 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,376 out of 1,444 applicants were admitted making Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 54 percent. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1000-1220Applicants Submitting SAT
74%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1000 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1220 |
| Average SAT Score | 1110 |
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 typically requires applicants to be in the top 60 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 890. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. The school ranks #20 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 74 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1220 and Above | Good | >97% |
| 1110 to 1220 | Avg + | 95%-97% |
| 1000 to 1110 | Avg - | 92%-95% |
| 890 to 1000 | Reach | 87%-92% |
| Less than 890 | Low | <87% |
Palm Beach Atlantic ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
20-26Applicants Submitting ACT
50%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| 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?
Admission data indicates that Palm Beach Atlantic regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #21 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >97% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 95%-97% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 92%-95% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 87%-92% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <87% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.36*Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach. 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 #21 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 95% of all applicants.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 961 | 483 | 1,444 |
| Accepted | 914 | 462 | 1,376 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 96% | 95% |
| Enrolled | 344 | 182 | 526 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 38% | 39% | 38% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach prefer SAT or ACT?
74% of students submit their SAT scores to Palm Beach Atlantic. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach?
95% 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 1000 and 1220. 74% 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. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
