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Palm Beach State College

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1933, Palm Beach State College is a 2-year community college in south Florida and the first community college in the state. PBSC offers bachelor’s degrees in Nursing, Supervision & Management, and Information Management as well as numerous associate degree-granting programs. In addition, Palm Beach State makes its associate degree in Business available entirely online. For sports fans, Palm Beach State fields five men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Panthers.

Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$9,782
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$9,782
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$3,050
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,910
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,825
Books and Supplies
$2700
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,993
$30k - $48k
$8,773
$48k - $75k
$11,174
$75k - $110k
$13,731
$110k+
$14,739
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,996
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,858
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,210

 

Students receiving state aid
37%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2191
Students receiving federal aid
91%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,858

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
11%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,694
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,662
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$64
Students receiving federal loans
11%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,694

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
100%
Acceptance Rate
5653
Students Applied
1294
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 20
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
1022
$30k - $48k
301
$48k - $75k
220
$75k - $110k
124
$110k+
136

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 561-967-7222
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
24,223
Total Number of Undergrads
24,223
Student:Faculty Ratio
27:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
39

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Residency
In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
123
Ethnicity
African American
28%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
34%
White
28%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
49%
Student Organizations
110
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
37
Total Female Athletes
41
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Palm Beach State College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,800
Top 5 Cities
West Palm Beach
Miami
Orlando
Fort Pierce
New York
Top 5 Employers
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach County School District
Publix Super Markets
The School District of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,662
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$64
Obviously the type of learning environment created varies from professor to professor, but one can always expect small class sizes.

Many of the courses considered to be high risk (those that have a greater percent of students withdrawing or failing due to rigorous coursework) have supplemental instructors (SI's) who hold study sessions outside of class and are more than willing to help.

Though the courses at this college are not considered to be difficult, I have still found myself learning a great deal more than most would have expected. The upper-level math and science professors (specifically those at the Eissey campus) are brilliant. As long as you are willing to learn and put forth the required effort, you will excel.
Stephanie from Loxahatchee, FL
I have learned so much from this institute. The school has numerous options that helped. The first option is having the professor meets with the student to go over notes. Second is to create a study group. Third is the best option of all. The school has a Student Learning Center for each subject that is offered. There is a tutor who will meet who with the students by appointment or walk in.
Venissa from West Palm Beach, FL
The professors are extremely educated about their particular subjects. Every day I am learning more and more. They provide an encouraging learning system which motivates us as students. They're also always available if a student needs extra help enhancing our knowledge. Each professor I have has taught me so much and on top of that they have taught me how I can use their subject in the real world making it applicable to us.
wakawaka
The professors are like no other ive ever had. They break down everything into a form that everyone can understand.
Steven from Loxahatchee, FL
My teachers were funny the best lol.
Kayla from West Palm Beach, FL
I know for fact that this school is a great environment to learn. Even though i haven't started yet the attention they give to everyone is great. They learning method is easy and very understandable one of my friends said. And i can't wait to start
Jouliana from Greenacres, FL
I am learning exactly what I need to learn from the classes I am taking. In all my classes the material is explained before the work is assigned so I am not just teaching myself but working while the professors are assisting me. I do have to say though that some classes/professors are more independent learning than others. The amount of work required from each class is dependent on the professor, I have found that I work better with different professors than other students so while many people say that ratemyprofessor tells you everything you need to know about a professor you do have to really consider how you will work with the professor based on the post from other students.
Alexandria from West Palm Beach, FL
Community college is a great time to learn about yourself and what you like to do. I did that here at PBCC, if you like a professor or certain course work, take another class in that field and see if you don't fall in love...I did!
Christina from West Palm Beach, FL
If you're looking for challenge, you need to make sure you choose the right teachers not everyone here can have the same look at academics as you. I've definitely found a couple of great teacher from which I've learned more than I thought I would have.
Stephanie from West Palm Beach, FL
I love all the options afforded to me such as paralegal studies, crime scene, nursing etc.
Carmen from Lake Park, FL