ROTC at Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Palm Beach Atlantic University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University.
Cross-town & partner options
Palm Beach Atlantic University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 68.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at Palm Beach Atlantic University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.1 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 950–1,220 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–26 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $40,650 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,650 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Palm Beach Atlantic University has 2,603 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Palm Beach Atlantic University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Pharmacy | Up to $5,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
| Graduate | School of Pharmacy | Up to $5,000 |
| Doctorate | School of Pharmacy | Up to $5,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Palm Beach Atlantic University: FAQ
Does Palm Beach Atlantic University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Palm Beach Atlantic University students join Army ROTC at Florida International University.
Which ROTC branches can Palm Beach Atlantic University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Florida International University, 68 mi).
Is ROTC at Palm Beach Atlantic University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Palm Beach Atlantic University and train with the unit at Florida International University.
School links and location
These links belong to Palm Beach Atlantic University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
pba.edu
- Admissions
pba.edu
- Apply
pba.edu
- Financial aid
pba.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33401
IPEDS UNITID: 136330
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