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Palm Beach State College

#1843 in US ranking Lake Worth, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$16,724
Tuition & fees
$3,706
Avg. aid
$5,010
Receiving aid
71%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$41,979
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Palm Beach State College?

Graduation is Palm Beach State College's clearest documented recurring institutional event, bringing completers from its academic and career programs together to mark their credentials. The multi-campus structure means other activities may be organized for a particular location or student group rather than for the entire college.

Student performances, club programming and athletic contests can also provide occasions to gather during the year. Their dates and availability change; a prospective student looking for a particular experience should use the current campus events calendar instead of assuming a past event is an annual tradition.

What are the student housing and dining options at Palm Beach State College?

Palm Beach State College does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students who need accommodation must arrange it independently, and the college's room-and-board budgeting allowance should not be mistaken for a residence-hall price or a housing offer.

Before enrolling, students moving to Palm Beach County should compare rent, utilities, food and transportation costs near the campus where most of their courses meet. Those with classes, clinical placements or activities at different sites may need to budget for additional travel. Campus food options can vary by location and operating hours; students should check the facilities at their intended campus rather than assume a residential-style dining hall or meal plan is available.

Palm Beach State College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Palm Beach State College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
31:1
Campus size
114 acres

Palm Beach State College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 6

Part time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Palm Beach State College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Harold C. Manor Library

Number of libraries on campus

4

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Palm Beach State College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Palm Beach State College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.