by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students are not billed the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Palm Beach Atlantic University can appear overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students obtain some kind of financial aid.
What financial assistance options will Palm Beach Atlantic offer, and what will you qualify for? Read on for more information. Keep reading to see how much school funding could be available to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
Among first-time, full-time freshmen at Palm Beach Atlantic University, 100% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance around 672 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $22,493 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 99% | $18,175 |
| Federal Pell grants | 30% | $6,131 |
| State/local grants | 43% | $5,897 |
| Federal student loans | 55% | $4,806 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. Across the undergraduate body at Palm Beach Atlantic, around 76% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $23,657 (across approximately 2354 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 76% | $23,657 |
| Federal Pell grants | 23% | $5,258 |
| Federal student loans | 37% | $6,078 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $25,473.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $27,748 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $27,760 |
| Over $75,000 | $37,864 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $28,354 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $32,751 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Palm Beach Atlantic’s official net price calculator: www.pba.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/index.html.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Palm Beach Atlantic owes $13,816 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $13,816 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $22,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $238.54/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
Looking only at the median can be misleading because it hides the spread. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at Palm Beach Atlantic.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,500 |
| 25th percentile | $5,500 |
| 75th percentile | $25,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $33,000 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,625 |
| Middle income | $13,500 |
| High income | $14,520 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,000 |
| Continuing-generation students | $14,750 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $13,000 |
| Independent students | $15,556 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Palm Beach Atlantic.
Stafford loans are the federal government’s primary direct undergraduate lending program. The aggregate figures below show how active the program is at Palm Beach Atlantic:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 13347 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $403,123,917 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 78 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $1,471,743 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $18,869 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 0 |
| Total DoD amount | $0 |
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