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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 | Nondenominational Christian[1] |
| Endowment | $100.5 million (2022)[2] |
| President | Debra A. Schwinn |
| Provost | Stephen Johnson |
Academic staff | 397[2] |
| Students | 3,875[2] |
| Undergraduates | 2,427[2] |
| Postgraduates | 765[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 |
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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private nondenominational 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 2023, its undergraduate enrollment was approximately 2,400.
Founded in 1968, the university grew out of a local Baptist church. PBA is now a nondenominational institution. 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.
- ^ "Palm Beach Atlantic University's new president has controversial past". Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on November 16, 2009. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Palm Beach Atlantic University Fact Book". Palm BEach Atlantic University.