Palm Beach Atlantic University
The PBAU building in 2017 | |
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 |
| Endowment | $100.5 million (2022) |
| Chairman | Thomas P. McCaffrey |
| President | Debra A. Schwinn |
| Provost | Stephen Johnson |
Academic staff | 397 |
| Students | 4,147 |
| Undergraduates | 2,603 |
| Postgraduates | 709 |
| Location | , , U.S. 26°42′13″N 80°03′05″W / 26.7036°N 80.0514°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Navy Blue & White |
| Nickname | Sailfish |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Sunshine State |
| Website | pba.edu |
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private nondenominational Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida. PBA's nine colleges focus on the liberal arts with a select collection of professional studies. In 2024, PBA's undergraduate enrollment was approximately 2,600.
Founded in 1968, PBA grew out of a local Baptist church. PBA is now a nondenominational institution. PBA operated out of assorted buildings until the first purpose-built PBA campus building was completed in 1982. A subsidiary PBA campus operates in Orlando. Eighteen sports teams represent PBA in NCAA Division II competitions.