Palm Beach State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	27 to 1
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Lake Worth, Florida, Palm Beach State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Palm Beach State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Palm Beach State is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,050

Cost of attendance at Palm Beach State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,910

Cost of attendance at Palm Beach State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Palm Beach State College received on average $6,419 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,419

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,358	55%	$5,440	$7,387,389
Other Federal Grant	1,358	55%	$5,670	$7,700,439
State Grant/Scholarships	717	29%	$2,593	$1,858,843
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	260	10%	$2,166	$563,247
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,577	64%	$6,419	$10,122,529

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Palm Beach State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Palm Beach State College students is 41.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.5%.

41.8%

asian 65.7% 44 students
African American 38.6% 209 students
white 43.4% 314 students
unknown 46.4% 26 students
hispanic 41.3% 274 students
International Students 45.4% 30 students
Mixed Race 29.6% 24 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Palm Beach State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Palm Beach State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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