Palm Beach Atlantic University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•Part of PBA's College of the Arts
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•One-on-one training with internationally recognized faculty
•Four-story, 43,000 sq ft dedicated music building
•Specialized singing classes in vocal pedagogy
•French and German language courses for vocal repertoire
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Collaborations with Palm Beach Opera and Palm Beach Symphony
•Partnerships with Choral Society of the Palm Beaches and Masterworks Chorus
•Performances at Society of the Four Arts and Kravis Center
CAREER PATHWAYS
•Regional opera company performance
•Music ministry leadership
•Private voice instruction
•Solo performance careers
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Auditions
On-Campus AuditionNov 21, 2025
On-Campus AuditionDec 6, 2025
On-Campus AuditionFeb 7, 2026
On-Campus AuditionMar 7, 2026
Audition Requirements
Songs
PREPARED REPERTOIRE
•Demonstrate technical and interpretive abilities in voice
•Sight-reading may be required at the audition committee's discretion
•Recorded accompaniments are NOT allowed for auditions
-Exception: certain circumstances for popular music auditions
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
PLACEMENT EXAMS (required at audition)
•Piano proficiency placement
•Music theory placement
•Musicianship/aural skills placement
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit College of the Arts application via Acceptd
•University application required separately via Common App or PBA admissions
ACCREDITATION
•Program accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling university admissions
•Admission decision within approximately 72 hours of completed university application
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Live audition and interview with music faculty
•Video submissions accepted only when live audition is not practical — in-person audition required upon arrival
AUDITION DATES (2025-26)
•November 21, 2025
•December 6, 2025
•February 7, 2026
•March 7, 2026
•April 18, 2026
TIMELINE
•Complete application and audition at least 6 weeks before first term
•Priority scholarship consideration for auditions before March 20
Scholarship Info
•Priority music scholarship consideration for auditions completed before March 20
•97% of undergraduates receive financial aid
•Over $3 million in annual scholarships awarded
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Academic School Information
3.35
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
58%
Grad Rate
2,427
Enrollment
$49,232
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$37,990
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$32,751
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$28,191
Family Income $30k - $48k$26,918
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,473
Family Income $75k - $110k$39,730
Family Income $110k+$36,841
