棕榈滩大西洋大学（Palm Beach Atlantic University，缩写PBA）成立于1968年，位于佛罗里达州西棕榈滩（West Palm Beach）市区，是一所中等大小的四年制私立大学及文理学院，开设有本科、硕士及博士三种学位课程。棕榈滩大西洋大学是一所男女合校的学校，在USNEWS中被归类为南部地方性大学。该学校提供校园住宿。*(1)(2)
联系方式：
电话：(561) 803-2100 (888) 468-6722
E-mail : admit@pba.edu
邮寄地址：901 South Flagler Drive, P.O. Box 24708,West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708 *(1)
注：
（1）右表中，师生生比中的教师人数不含管理与执事人员
（2）右表中的排名为2018年USNEWS南部地方性大学的排名
（3）右表中的国际学生比例仅指本科生阶段，不含研究生
（4）美国共有六大认证机构，受这六大机构认证的学校均为正规学校，这六大机构分别是：
- 新英格兰学校及学院协会（NEASC）
- 中部各州学院及学校协会（MSACS）
- 中北部学院及学校协会（NCACS）
- 西部学校及学院协会（WASC）
- 西北学院及大学认证委员会（NWCCU）
- 南部学院及学校协会（SACS）
申请条件
TOEFL分数 |
79 |
学费（/年） |
$28,520 |
申请截止时间 |
|
SAT平均分 |
1375 - 1750 |
食宿（/年） |
$9,447 |
semester |
|
平均GPA |
3.5 |
申请费 |
$50 |
是否提供ESL课程 |
No |
申请人数 |
1,504 |
录取率 |
92.8% |
是否提供奖学金 |
Yes |
*(1)(4)
注：
（1）该校预计9月1日起即开始出滚动录取通知。*(1)
（2）TOEFL分数为托福网考最低分数，平均分数为84。
（3）新SAT（2016年3月后）单项成绩要求：阅读与写作未详，其中阅读26-32，数学500-590；ACT均分范围21-27
教学质量
四年毕业率 |
34% |
小班比例(<20) |
61.1% |
教授水平满意度 |
85% |
六年毕业率 |
44% |
中班比例(20-49) |
37.1% |
校园融洽度 |
59% |
新生保持率 |
75% |
大班比例(>50) |
1.8% |
校园自豪感 |
52% |
| 毕业2年平均薪水 | $33,600 | 就业率 | 55% | 校友网络认可度 | 78% |
*(3)(4)
校园安全
| 校园安全事件 | Criminal Offenses -- On-Campus | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
| 谋杀 | Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter | 0 |
0 |
0 |
| 过失杀人 | Negligent manslaughter | 0 |
0 |
0 |
| 强奸 | Rape | N/A |
N/A |
0 |
| 乱伦 | Incest | N/A |
N/A |
0 |
| 强奸幼童罪 | Statutory Rape | N/A |
N/A |
0 |
| 猥亵 | Fondling | N/A |
N/A |
0 |
| 性侵犯-强迫 | Sex offenses - Forcible | 0 |
0 |
N/A |
| 性侵犯-非强迫 | Sex offenses - non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only) | 0 |
0 |
N/A |
| 抢劫 | Robbery | 0 |
1 |
0 |
| 暴力袭击 | Aggravated assault | 2 |
0 |
1 |
| 盗窃 | Burglary | 3 |
5 |
6 |
| 汽车盗窃 | Motor vehicle theft | 0 |
0 |
1 |
| 纵火 | Arson | 0 |
0 |
0 |
*(3)
GPA与班级排名
GPA |
班级排名 |
||
分段 |
占比 |
分段 |
占比 |
3.75以上 |
43% |
TOP10% |
|
3.5-3.74 |
16% |
TOP25% |
|
3.25-3.49 |
16% |
TOP50% |
|
3.0-3.24 |
11% |
50%以下 |
|
2.50-2.99 |
10% |
75%以下 |
|
2.49以下 |
3% |
费用与奖学金
支出项目 |
项目英文名 |
2016-2017学年费用 |
学费 |
Tuition and fees |
$28,520 |
住宿费用 |
Room and board |
$9,447 |
书本费 |
Books and supplies |
$1,030 |
个人花费 |
Estimated personal expenses |
$1,942 |
交通费 |
Transportation expenses |
$3,212 |
合计 |
Estimated Total |
$44,151 |
棕榈滩大西洋大学向国际学生提供Merit-based奖学金，2015年度共有95名国际学生获得奖学金，总金额$1,275,080，平均金额$13,421，按国际学生比例及本科生人数计算，国际学生获奖几率为78.1%。
学生评价
- Professors are very helpful. Many resources are around.
- I'm in the school of education and the departments professors are all very close and make sure that their students have everything they need and are on the right track. I love my department and how helpful and close everyone is.
- Professors are great and really know their stuff, they also incorporate different teaching styles. Most use PowerPoint and lecture but others use group work and worksheets. Class sizes are very small so it's nice to get one on one attention from professors.
- I love being a Secondary Education/English major. It's really easy to find mentors at PBA, seeing as every professor- EVEN if they don't know you- are willing to help you with just about anything. The workload isnt even bad, and there are tons of internship oppertunities.
- The professors are all insanely nice, the classes are SO easy, and the registration process sucks.
- I originally came to PBA for the nursing program, which is great, but I am no longer doing nursing.
- Most of the professors are wonderful, but the academic content is not very challenging.
- The nursing program is rigorous but so worth it. If you apply for a position within the city you are more likely to be hired over others because of the good reputation this school has for its program. The workload doesn't get lighter until junior and senior year. During senior year they give you Fridays off which means more time to study and more time to yourself.
- The professors are great! Most of them sign up to host students for holidays if they aren't able to go back home due to finances. The professors take them in as their own, feed them and treat them like family. The professors here really care about your well being and check in with you if they see you have missed class a lot or if you are sick. They are willing to help you. The workload can be heavy at times but it's manageable. ThePharmacyprogram and Nursing program are one of the most vigorous but they are the best programs. Popular study areas include the library, the intercostal, the beach and the campus cafe.
- There are excellent job or internship opportunities here. The majority of professors have connections that can get you an internship. Also, a hospital, business, or wherever applies to your major, often seek you out and hold PBA to a high quality standard. *(4)
专业设置
| 专业名称 | 专业英文名 | 专业名称 | 专业英文名 |
| 会计 | 器乐演奏 | Instrument Performance, B.Mus. |
|
| 中小学艺术教育 | Art Education, Grades K-12 | 跨学科研究 | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| 运动训练 | Athletic Training | 国际毛衣 | International Business |
| 圣经与神学研究 | Biblical and Theological Studies | 新闻学 | Journalism |
| 生物学 | Biology | 键盘乐演奏 | Keyboard Performance, B.Mus. |
| 中学生物教育 | Biology/Secondary Education | 管理 | Management |
| 生物学-植物学与环境科学生物学方向 | Biology: Concentration in Botany, Environmental Science Biology | 市场营销 | Marketing |
| 生物学-研究生预备项目 | Biology: Concentration in Graduate School Preparation | 数学 | Mathematics |
| 生物学-海洋生物学方向 | Biology: Concentration in Marine Biology | 数学与计算机科学 | Mathematics &Computer Science |
| 生物学-分子生物学与生物技术方向 | Biology: Concentration in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | 中学数学教育 | Mathematics/Secondary Education |
| 生物学-专业卫生预科方向 | Biology: Concentration in Pre-Health Professional Preparation | 药物与生物化学 | Medicinal & BiologicalChemistry |
| 生物学-动物学方向 | Biology: Concentration in Zoology | 药物与生物化学-生物方向 | Medicinal & Biological Chemistry: Biological Concentration |
| 电音与电视 | Cinema-Television | 药物与生物化学-制药方向 | Medicinal & Biological Chemistry: Pharmaceutical Concentration |
| 传播学 | Communication | 音乐 | Music, B.A. |
| 音乐作曲 | Composition, B.Mus. | 中小学音乐教育 | Music Education, B.Mus: Grades K-12 |
| 计算机科学 | Computer Science | 护理 | Nursing |
| 跨文化研究 | Cross-Cultural Studies | 组织管理 | Organizational Management |
| 舞蹈 | Dance | 哲学 | Philosophy |
| 小学教育（带第二英语教学） | Elementary Education, Grades K-6 with ESOL | 中小学体育教育 | Physical Education: Grades K-12 |
| 英语 | English | 政治学 | Political Science |
| 中学英语教育 | English/Secondary Education | 流行音乐 | Popular Music |
| 运动科学 | Exercise Science | 法学预科 | Pre-Law |
| 金融 | Finance | 心理学 | Psychology |
| 法医学 | Forensic Science | 公共关系 | Public Relations |
| 平面艺术-平面设计方向 | Graphic Arts - Graphic Design | 工作室艺术 | Studio Art |
| 历史 | History | 戏剧 | Theatre |
| 人类表现与体育 | Human Performance and Sport | 声乐表演 | Voice Performance, B.Mus. |
*(5)
参考资料：
(1) Palm Beach Atlantic University College Board
(2) Palm Beach Atlantic University Wikipedia
(3) Palm Beach Atlantic University USNEWS
(4) Palm Beach Atlantic University College Prowler
(5) ALL PBA MAJORS Palm Beach Atlantic University