Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida, in a midsize city setting. The university enrolls 4,348 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 67% (IPEDS 2023).

Palm Beach Atlantic University offers nursing programs at multiple credential levels. Nursing Practice is available at the bachelor's level, while Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is offered at the associate level, providing pathways for students entering or advancing in the nursing profession.

Located along Florida's southeastern coast, West Palm Beach offers students access to a broad network of healthcare facilities and clinical training sites. Palm Beach Atlantic University's midsize city campus supports students in healthcare fields who benefit from the region's active medical community.