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West Palm Beach, FL · Saint Leo, FL
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Saint Leo University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,354/yr | $21,293/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $25,570/yr | $19,602/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $25,278 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,312/yr | $17,699/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,619/yr | $19,823/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,244/yr | $23,707/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,786/yr | $25,780/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $268/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,800/yr | $16,550/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,824/yr | $12,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,186/yr | $1,076/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,706/yr | $5,492/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,827/yr | $45,264/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,650/yr | $30,000/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,650/yr | $30,000/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 32% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1220 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1075 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–28 · Math 16–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,657 | 7,788 |
| Students accepted | 6,763 | 5,615 |
| Students who enrolled | 680 | 632 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 10% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 15% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 45% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 59% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,232/yr | $48,364/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,283–$76,114 | $28,410–$70,530 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 35% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 49% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | 54% | 57% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,366/yr | $41,619/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 38% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 42% | 37% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 30% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 35% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,925/yr | $46,458/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Health Professions 15% · Psychology 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 15% · Psychology 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,574/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $86,084/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.8% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,603 | 6,721 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 25 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 835 | 2,176 |
| Average professor pay | $9,265/mo | $8,688/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 18% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $52,818 | $22,361 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Saint Leo, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1968 | 1889 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 5.4% |
| Men | 33% | 42% |
| Women | 67% | 58% |
| White students | 58% | 24% |
| Black students | 8.6% | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 16% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 1.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 36% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 22% | 49% |
| Part-time students | 4.7% | 33% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.2% | 51% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,213/yr | $4,336/yr |
| Endowment | $109.8M | $76.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,456 | 1,546 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,040/yr | $8,684/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,570/yr | $7,040/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 364 | 519 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.1M | $3.1M |
| Athletics budget | $9.3M | $7.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.5M | $8.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $70,217 | $35,391 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.