Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private Christian liberal arts university in West Palm Beach, Florida, founded in 1968. It offers 50+ undergraduate and graduate programs across business, nursing, pharmacy, arts, and sciences with Christ-centered education. Highlights include Intracoastal Waterway campus views, NCAA Division II Sailfish athletics, small classes (12:1 ratio), daily chapel, and proximity to beaches.

State

Florida

Student Population

2,610

Acceptance Rate

83%

GPA Range

3.3-3.7

SAT Range

1020-1210

Common Majors

Nursing, business, psychology, biology, ministry

"PBA's Sailfish spirit creates joyful Christian community on our waterfront West Palm campus. Off-campus, beaches, Worth Avenue shops, and Miami escapes thrill; students love chapel worship, prof mentorship, D2 games, service missions, arts scene, and faith-filled culture that equips world-changers."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$34,134

Conference

Sunshine State Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

75-76

Men's Team Notes

Palm Beach Atlantic men’s golf posts team totals around 299 per 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Sailfish regularly place in the top half of mid‑level fields, showing strong depth and the ability to climb leaderboards with solid counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Palm Beach Atlantic women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s per round, with players often carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team contends in multi‑round events, highlighted by steady counting‑round performances and a tendency to finish in the upper portion of the field.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Anthony Monaco

Women's Coach

Tim Graham

Men's Email

anthony_monaco@pba.edu

Women's Email

timothy_graham@pba.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Anthony Monaco heads Palm Beach Atlantic men's golf since August 2025 hire, bringing faith-driven leadership and winning track record praised by AD Courtney Lovely Evans. He guides Sailfish through SSC schedules including Keiser Kup, Battle at the Shores (Normandy Shores CC), and SSC Championship (Lake Jovita GC), targeting South Regional NCAA bids from West Palm Beach.

Women's Coach Bio

Tim Graham leads Palm Beach Atlantic women's golf since June 2023, the program's second head coach. He directs Sailfish through Sunshine State Conference competition with assistants Karumbaya and Pardo Victori, emphasizing competitive development across 11-tournament schedules from South Florida base.