Interdenominational Christian university in West Palm Beach. CCCU member with Chapel requirements. 88/100 Spiritually Safe.
Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida was founded in 1968 by Christian laypeople who wanted a genuinely Christian liberal arts university in South Florida. The university is interdenominational, not affiliated with a specific denomination, and is a CCCU member reflecting genuine institutional Christian commitments. Chapel requirements and Christian faculty commitments are maintained.
PBA has grown significantly and now offers programs across arts and sciences, business, education, pharmacy, and nursing. Its West Palm Beach location provides access to South Florida's healthcare and business markets. For Christian families in Florida looking for a genuinely Christian university education, Palm Beach Atlantic is the strongest interdenominational evangelical option in the state. See our Christian Colleges hub.
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The label "Christian college" spans an enormous range. Key indicators of genuine Christian institutional identity: a binding doctrinal statement that faculty must affirm, required chapel attendance, lifestyle standards consistent with Christian ethics, and faith integrated across all academic disciplines — not just theology departments. Score: 88/100 Spiritually Safe.
Visit the campus and attend chapel before enrolling — talk to current students about whether their faith strengthened or weakened there. See our Best Christian Colleges hub. The CCCU maintains a directory of genuinely Christian institutions. US News provides academic quality context.