Southeastern College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit two-year college in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling about 563 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $28,820 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $24,480. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (56.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,480
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,820 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.04% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 563 68.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 87.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 51.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,590
- Applicants (IPEDS): 227
- Room & Board: $9,120 annual estimate
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeastern College-West Palm Beach, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is located in West Palm Beach, FL (ZIP 33409).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach public or private?
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Southeastern College-West Palm Beach cost?
Published tuition: $24,480.
Average net price after aid: $28,820.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,640 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,642 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,771 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,910 |
| $110,001+ | $34,397 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $97,920.
How hard is it to get into Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
Admission rate: 87.04%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
Total enrollment: 563 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,590 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
150%-time completion rate: 87.50%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach earn?
Median earnings: $35,935 six years after entry; $41,200 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,000.
76.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (53 completions)
- 05.1091 (53 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (52 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (52 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (35 completions)
- Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor (16 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (14 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other (13 completions)
- Radiologist Assistant (11 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.04%; completion rate 87.50%; median earnings $41,200 at 10 years; net price $28,820. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$24,480
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach was $24,480.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,820
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,820.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$115,280 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,820 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$97,920 4-Year Tuition
$9,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$35,600 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$142,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern College-West Palm Beach.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
93.85% 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 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach 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 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach 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 | $16,204 | $16,204 | $24,056 |
| 2014 | $16,856 | $16,856 | $23,278 |
| 2015 | $17,584 | $17,584 | $29,856 |
| 2016 | $18,288 | $18,288 | $29,221 |
| 2017 | $19,024 | $19,024 | $27,339 |
| 2018 | $19,819 | $19,819 | $27,422 |
| 2019 | $20,246 | $20,246 | $28,896 |
| 2020 | $20,246 | $20,246 | $29,421 |
| 2021 | $21,346 | $21,346 | $28,959 |
| 2022 | $22,724 | $22,724 | $32,436 |
| 2023 | $23,584 | $23,584 | $33,952 |
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
87.04% Acceptance Rate
227 Total Applicants
183 Students Admitted
114 First-Time Students Enrolled
62.30% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach reported total enrollment of about 563 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (56.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%), and White (8.0%). About 76.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in 2024 is 563 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,590 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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 Black or African American at 56.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
87.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Southeastern College-West Palm Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist: 8% male / 92% female
- 05.1091: 11% male / 89% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeastern College-West Palm Beach.
Return on Investment
$19,000 Median Student Debt
$41,200 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
257.39% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southeastern College-West Palm Beach.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 53 completions
2. 05.1091: 53 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 52 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 52 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 35 completions
6. Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor: 16 completions
7. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 14 completions
8. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other: 13 completions
9. Radiologist Assistant: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeastern College-West Palm Beach graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern College-West Palm Beach from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,430
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,006
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Surgical Technology/Technologist, 05.1091, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 563 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (56.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%), White (8.0%). The admission rate is 87.04%. The 150%-time completion rate is 87.50%. Approximately 76.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 87.50% graduation rate, Southeastern College-West Palm Beach demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach located?
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is located in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is 87.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 227 applicants and 183 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southeastern College-West Palm Beach cost?
Reported tuition is $24,480 and average net price is $28,820 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,120 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,590 students, Black or African American (56.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
About 51.8% of students at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach earn?
Median earnings are $35,935 six years after entry and $41,200 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeastern College-West Palm Beach students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,000.
Is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach public or private?
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach an HBCU?
No. Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach a tribal college?
No. Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southeastern College-West Palm Beach reports 25.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- West Palm Beach, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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.