Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College is a public college or university in Lake Worth, FL, with about 72 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 41.06% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,050
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,182 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 21,956 36.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.06%
Palm Beach State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Palm Beach State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Palm Beach State College?
Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, FL (ZIP 33461-4796).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Palm Beach State College public or private?
Palm Beach State College is a Public institution.
How much does Palm Beach State College cost?
Published tuition: $3,050 in-state, $10,910 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,182.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,131 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,675 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,862 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,902 |
| $110,001+ | $12,013 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,200.
How big is Palm Beach State College?
Total enrollment: 21,956 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Palm Beach State College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.06%.
What do graduates of Palm Beach State College earn?
Median earnings: $33,729 six years after entry; $41,923 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,081.
38.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Palm Beach State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (5,479 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,802 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (348 completions)
- CIP 520299 (230 completions)
- CIP 430203 (218 completions)
- CIP 510904 (199 completions)
- Architectural History and Criticism (129 completions)
- CIP 511599 (114 completions)
- CIP 521501 (95 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (86 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Palm Beach State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.06%; median earnings $41,923 at 10 years; net price $9,182. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,050
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Palm Beach State College was $3,050.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,182
2024 Value
In 2024 Palm Beach State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,182.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,728 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,182 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$43,640 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Palm Beach State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Palm Beach State College was 0.00%.
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 Palm Beach State 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 | $2,378 | $8,612 | $2,557 |
| 2014 | $2,378 | $8,612 | $2,391 |
| 2015 | $2,444 | $8,732 | $2,332 |
| 2016 | $2,444 | $8,732 | $4,156 |
| 2017 | $2,444 | $8,732 | $3,733 |
| 2018 | $2,444 | $8,732 | $2,954 |
| 2019 | $2,444 | $8,732 | $2,651 |
| 2020 | $2,444 | $8,732 | $9,481 |
| 2021 | $3,050 | $10,910 | $8,999 |
| 2022 | $3,050 | $10,910 | $10,549 |
| 2023 | $3,050 | $10,910 | $9,832 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Palm Beach State College in 2024 is 21,956 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
41.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Palm Beach State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Palm Beach State College.
Return on Investment
$7,081 Median Student Debt
$41,923 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1041.45% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Palm Beach State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 2,802 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 348 completions
CIP 52.0299: 230 completions
CIP 43.0203: 218 completions
CIP 51.0904: 199 completions
Architectural History and Criticism: 129 completions
CIP 51.1599: 114 completions
CIP 52.1501: 95 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 86 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 5,479 completions
Most popular programs at Palm Beach State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Palm Beach State College graduates.
About
Palm Beach State College is a public institution located in Lake Worth, FL, offering 72 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 21,956 students. The institution maintains a 41.06% graduation rate. Approximately 38.35% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 72 distinct degree programs, Palm Beach State College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Palm Beach State College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,050 and average net price is $9,182 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Palm Beach State College earn?
Median earnings are $33,729 six years after entry and $41,923 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Palm Beach State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Palm Beach State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,081.
How big is Palm Beach State College?
Total enrollment is about 21,956 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Palm Beach State College public or private?
Palm Beach State College is a public institution located in Lake Worth, FL.
Is Palm Beach State College an HBCU?
No. Palm Beach State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Palm Beach State College a tribal college?
No. Palm Beach State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Palm Beach State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Palm Beach State College reports 35.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Palm Beach State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Palm Beach State 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
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.