Palau Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Palau Community College is a public community college in Koror, PW, enrolling about 393 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,787 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,730. Student demographics in federal data include Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (95.7%) and Asian (3.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,730
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,787 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 393 50.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 30.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 90.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 478
- Room & Board: $3,381 annual estimate
Palau Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Palau Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Palau Community College?
Palau Community College is located in Koror, PW (ZIP 96940).
Is Palau Community College public or private?
Palau Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Palau Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,730 in-state, $3,970 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,787.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,690 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,831 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,945 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $2,029 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,920.
How big is Palau Community College?
Total enrollment: 393 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 478 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Palau Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.27%.
First-year retention: 72.0%.
What do graduates of Palau Community College earn?
Median earnings: $26,583 six years after entry; $29,898 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
69.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Palau Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Pre-Nursing Studies (12 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (11 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (10 completions)
- Tourism Promotion Operations (10 completions)
- 00.0460 (9 completions)
- Information Technology (7 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (4 completions)
- Agricultural and Extension Education Services (3 completions)
- Education, General (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Palau Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.27%; median earnings $29,898 at 10 years; net price $2,787. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,730
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Palau Community College was $3,730.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,787
2024 Value
In 2024 Palau Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,787.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,148 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,787 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,920 4-Year In-State Tuition
$15,880 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$3,381 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$9,511 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$38,044 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Palau Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Palau Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Palau Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,250 | $3,610 | $1,665 |
| 2014 | $3,250 | $3,610 | $1,507 |
| 2015 | $3,250 | $3,610 | $886 |
| 2016 | $3,250 | $3,610 | $1,077 |
| 2017 | $3,250 | $3,610 | $1,046 |
| 2018 | $3,250 | $3,610 | $927 |
| 2019 | $3,250 | $3,610 | $2,623 |
| 2020 | $3,610 | $3,850 | $1,966 |
| 2021 | $3,730 | $3,970 | $2,031 |
| 2022 | $3,730 | $3,970 | $4,031 |
| 2023 | $3,730 | $3,970 | $2,810 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Palau Community College reported total enrollment of about 393 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (95.7%), Asian (3.6%), and White (0.5%). About 69.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Palau Community College in 2024 is 393 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 478 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander at 95.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.82% 100% Completion Time
27.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.82% of students graduating from Palau Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Pre-Nursing Studies: 17% male / 83% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 30% male / 70% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Pacific Islander.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Palau Community College.
Return on Investment
$29,898 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2581.92% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Palau Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Pre-Nursing Studies: 12 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 11 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 10 completions
4. Tourism Promotion Operations: 10 completions
5. 00.0460: 9 completions
6. Information Technology: 7 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 4 completions
9. Agricultural and Extension Education Services: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Palau Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Palau Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Palau Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 90.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,271
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,585
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Palau Community College is a public institution located in Koror, PW, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Pre-Nursing Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 393 students. Student body composition includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (95.7%), Asian (3.6%), White (0.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.27%. Approximately 69.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Koror, PW 96940
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.27% graduation rate at Palau Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palau Community College located?
Palau Community College is located in Koror, PW.
How much does Palau Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,730 and average net price is $2,787 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,381 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Palau Community College?
Palau Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 478 students, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (95.7%), Asian (3.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Palau Community College?
About 42.6% of students at Palau Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Palau Community College earn?
Median earnings are $26,583 six years after entry and $29,898 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Palau Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Palau Community College public or private?
Palau Community College is a public institution located in Koror, PW.
Is Palau Community College an HBCU?
No. Palau Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Palau Community College a tribal college?
No. Palau Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Palau Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Palau Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Palau Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Palau Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- PW college costs
- PW colleges by ROI
- PW trade schools profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in PW
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.