Palm Beach State College

Palm Beach State College Overview

Palm Beach State College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Lake Worth, Florida. Palm Beach State College was founded in 1933 and the school currently enrolls around 30,052 students per year, which includes 30,052 undergrads.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Palm Beach State College for Fall 2023 is August 20. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by August 20.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Palm Beach State College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Palm Beach State College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Palm Beach State College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Palm Beach State College has fraternities, but does not have sororities.

Planning to play sports? Palm Beach State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Palm Beach State College on the Student Life page.

2022 Palm Beach State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,030
Out-of-State	$10,890

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Is Palm Beach State College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Palm Beach State College offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Palm Beach State College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Palm Beach State College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Palm Beach State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Palm Beach State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Palm Beach State College's endowment was valued at $18.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Palm Beach State College spends about $3,866 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Palm Beach State College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Palm Beach State College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Palm Beach State College.

Based on this information, is Palm Beach State College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Palm Beach State College a good school for you?

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Where is Palm Beach State College?

Palm Beach State College is located in the urban setting of Lake Worth, Florida, in the suburbs of West Palm Beach.

If you would like to see Palm Beach State College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Lake Worth, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Palm Beach International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Palm Beach State College and Lake Worth are like without leaving home.

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