Palm Beach State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4879 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1366 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1289 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 109 | In Florida |
| #6007 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6097 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6184 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6645 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 24,223
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.palmbeachstate.edu
Palm Beach State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Palm Beach State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
6,301 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
11,450 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Palm Beach State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 8118 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6892 (28%) |
| White | 6812 (28%) |
| Asian | 785 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 640 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 527 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 378 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 33 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,996
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,030 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,030 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,890 |
| Fee in-district | $20 |
| Fee in-state | $20 |
| Fee out-of-state | $20 |
Palm Beach State College majors
Palm Beach State College has granted 410 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Palm Beach State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3,463 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 220 | 114 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 234 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 53 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 29 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 29 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 27 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 25 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 23 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 22 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 21 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 20 | |
| Computer Graphics | 15 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 15 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 14 | |
| Interior Design | 13 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 12 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | |
| Environmental Science | 10 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 10 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 8 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 7 | |
| Ophthalmic Technician & Technologist | 6 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 5 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 5 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 4 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 4,046 | 410 |
Palm Beach State College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 36% | 47% |
Publications & Citations
Palm Beach State College has published 140 scientific papers with 414 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 9 |
| 2013 | 4 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 | 17 |
| 2015 | 6 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 | 21 |
| 2017 | 7 | 23 |
| 2018 | 5 | 22 |
| 2019 | 9 | 37 |
| 2020 | 18 | 30 |
| 2021 | 10 | 56 |
| 2022 | 8 | 59 |
| 2023 | 7 | 52 |
Palm Beach State College alumni
-
Burt Reynolds
- Occupations
- film directorplayer of American footballfilm producerscreenwriteractor
- Biography
-
Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. was an American actor, considered a sex symbol and icon of 1970s American popular culture. Reynolds first rose to prominence when he starred in television series such as Gunsmoke (1962–1965), Hawk (1966) and Dan August (1970–1971). Although Reynolds had leading roles in films such as Navajo Joe (1966) and 100 Rifles (1969), his breakthrough role was as Lewis Medlock in Deliverance (1972).
-
Judge Reinhold
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producertheatrical directorscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
Edward Ernest "Judge" Reinhold Jr. is an American actor who is best known for his work in Hollywood films during the 1980s. He has starred in several popular films such as Stripes (1981), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), and Ruthless People (1986). He has co-starred in all of the films in the Beverly Hills Cop (1984, 1987, 1994, and 2024) and The Santa Clause franchises (1994, 2002 and 2006).
-
Deidre Hall
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Deidre Hall is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Marlena Evans on the NBC/Peacock daytime drama Days of Our Lives, who she has played for over 45 years.
-
Monte Markham
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorstage actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Monte Markham is an American actor. He has appeared in films, television series, and on Broadway.
General info
| Alternative names | PBSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Your Pathway To Success |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,373 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4200 Congress Ave Lake Worth, Florida, 33461-4796 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 5619677222 |