Palm Beach State College

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About Palm Beach State College

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Palm Beach State College is a large public college located on a suburban campus in Lake Worth, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,151, and admissions are selective. The college offers 5 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,030, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,890.

Lake Worth, FL

$3,030

Avg in-state
tuition

$10,890

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

42%

Graduation Rate Insight

42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

25k

Students enrolled

77%

Online student enrollment

27:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

29%

Unknown

3%

Black

28%

Hispanic

33%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

55%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

18,609

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

55%

State Grant Aid

29%

Institution Grant Aid

10%

Pell Grant

55%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,670
State Grant Aid$2,593
Institution Grant Aid$2,166
Pell Grant Aid$4,127

Financial Outlook

$7k

Average student debtafter graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
3Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
4Health Professions And Related Programs.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.