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Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About Palm Beach State College

Palm Beach State College is a public college in Lake Worth, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. Palm Beach State College enrolls nearly 25,000 students in over 100 programs of study including bachelor of applied science, associate in arts and associate in science degree programs, and short-term certificates, as well as continuing education and avocational courses. In 2009, the college started its first baccalaureate program, a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision & Management.

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Open

Acceptance

$9,182

Net price

21,956

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,182

Average net price

$3,050

In-state tuition

$10,910

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$2,700

Books & supplies

$16,830

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

11%

Students with federal loans

$7,081

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$8,131
$30–48K
$8,675
$48–75K
$10,862
$75–110K
$13,902
$110K+
$12,013

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$41,923

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,729

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,699

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

21,956

Total enrollment

64%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
36%
Black
31%
White
22%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Palm Beach State College FAQ

Is Palm Beach State College a public or private school?

Palm Beach State College is a public institution located in Lake Worth, FL.

What is the acceptance rate at Palm Beach State College?

Palm Beach State College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Palm Beach State College cost?

The average annual net price at Palm Beach State College is $9,182 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,050 in-state and $10,910 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Palm Beach State College?

About 41% of students at Palm Beach State College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Palm Beach State College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Palm Beach State College students earn a median of $41,923 per year.

How many students attend Palm Beach State College?

Palm Beach State College enrolls about 21,956 students.

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