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Former names | Palm Beach Atlantic College (1968–2002) |
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Motto | Enlightening Minds, Enriching Souls, Extending Hands |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1968 |
Religious affiliation | Interdenominational Christian[1] |
Endowment | $100.5 million (2022)[2] |
President | Debra A. Schwinn |
Provost | Stephen Johnson |
Academic staff | 397[2] |
Students | 3,829[2] |
Undergraduates | 2,233[2] |
Postgraduates | 772[2] |
Location | , , U.S. 26°42′13″N 80°03′05″W / 26.7036°N 80.0514°W |
Colors | Navy Blue & White |
Nickname | Sailfish |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Sunshine State |
Website | www |
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida. The university's nine colleges focus on the liberal arts with a select collection of professional studies. In 2022, its undergraduate enrollment was approximately 2,400.
Founded in 1968, the university grew out of a local Baptist church. It operated out of assorted buildings until the first purpose-built campus building was completed in 1982. A subsidiary campus operates in Orlando. Eighteen sports teams represent the university in NCAA Division II competitions.