West Palm Beach could become home to thousands of additional college students.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is asking the city to allow it to have 5,000 students, a 66.7% increase from its current cap at 3,000 students. PBA is the second school, along with Vanderbilt University , trying to add additional college students to the downtown area.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University seeks to nearly double student population
According to city records, the self-described Christian university said it has seen substantial growth in recent years and envisions a greater demand for education and culture associated with its growth…