Palm Beach State College: Ranking & Review
| Lake Worth rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1387 | 4834 Top 29% |
Palm Beach State College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 30,052 | 12,805 | 17,247 |
8,028 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,993 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $40.
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.
Palm Beach State College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $16,244 | $22,532 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Palm Beach State College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $2,424 | $8,712 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $20 | $20 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $101 | $363 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3,629 | 3,629 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 979 | 68 | 1,047 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 629 | 254 | 883 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 534 | 46 | 580 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 465 | 465 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 223 | 223 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 135 | 135 | |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 114 | 114 | |
| Education | 78 | 78 | |
| Precision Production | 44 | 44 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 41 | 41 | |
| Construction Trades | 40 | 40 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 30 | 30 | |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 28 | 28 | |
| Science Technologies & Technicians | 17 | 17 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 16 | 16 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 14 | 14 | |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 11 | 11 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 5 | |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | |||
| Grand Total | 7,032 | 368 | 7,400 |
A total of 7,400 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Palm Beach State College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 32% | 35% |
General info
| Alternative names | PBSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Your Pathway To Success |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,634 |
| Instructional FTE | 605 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | palmbeachstate.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 4200 Congress Ave Lake Worth, Florida, 33461-4796 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 5619677222 |