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Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

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Overview

Palm Beach State College is a 4-year institution located in Lake Worth, FL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 4200 Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, FL  33461-4796
United States
Contact Phone: 561-868-3000

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
Landscaping And Groundskeeping Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Botany/plant Biology Checkmark
Zoology/animal Biology Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping Checkmark
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other Checkmark
Fashion Merchandising Checkmark
Finance, General Checkmark
Hospitality Administration/management, General Checkmark
Hotel/motel Administration/management Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management, General Checkmark
Office Management And Supervision Checkmark
Operations Management And Supervision Checkmark
Small Business Administration/management Checkmark
Special Products Marketing Operations Checkmark
Transportation/mobility Management Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Journalism Checkmark
Mass Communication/media Studies Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other Checkmark
Computer Graphics Checkmark
Computer Programming, Specific Applications Checkmark
Computer Programming/programmer, General Checkmark
Computer Science Checkmark
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other Checkmark
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician Checkmark
Information Technology Checkmark
Network And System Administration/administrator Checkmark
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design Checkmark
Word Processing Checkmark
Construction Trades Associate Bachelors
Building/construction Finishing, Management, And Inspection, Other Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching Checkmark
Education, General Checkmark
Elementary Education And Teaching Checkmark
Health Teacher Education Checkmark
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching Checkmark
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching Checkmark
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Pre-engineering Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician Checkmark
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General Checkmark
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General Checkmark
Surveying Technology/surveying Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General Checkmark
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Comparative Literature Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist Checkmark
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician Checkmark
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) Checkmark
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician Checkmark
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist Checkmark
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other Checkmark
Occupational Therapy/therapist Checkmark
Ophthalmic Technician/technologist Checkmark
Physical Therapy/therapist Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Legal Professions And Studies Associate Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary Checkmark
Legal Assistant/paralegal Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Science Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Religion/religious Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Physical Sciences, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
Social Work Checkmark
Science Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician Checkmark
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician Checkmark
Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration Checkmark
Criminal Justice/police Science Checkmark
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management Checkmark
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician Checkmark
Fire Science/fire-fighting Checkmark
Forensic Science And Technology Checkmark
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Economics, General Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Social Sciences, General Checkmark
Transportation And Materials Moving Associate Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew Checkmark
Aviation/airway Management And Operations Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics Checkmark
Cinematography And Film/video Production Checkmark
Commercial And Advertising Art Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Fashion/apparel Design Checkmark
Interior Design Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Photography Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,653
Applied
5,653
Accepted
30,052
Enrolled
100%
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Female Admissions

2,985
Females Applied
2,985
Females Accepted
100%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

2,668
Males Applied
2,668
Males Accepted
100%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

40
Application Fee
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements: College transcripts

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen August 20th August 20th
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer August 20th August 20th Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

3,030
In-state
10,890
Out-of-state
3,030
In-district
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Fees

20
Full-time student fees
12,825
Room & board
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Senior Citizens
Employees

Student Body

30,052
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 30.84%
Black or African American 26.25%
White or Caucasian 32.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.21%
Asian 2.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.18%
Two or more races 2.36%
Other 3.7%

Gender

Male (42.61%)
Female (57.39%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Graduation

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Phi Theta Kappa, Students for International Understanding, Black Student Union and Drama Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Checkmark Checkmark
Basketball No Checkmark Checkmark
Softball No No No
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball No Checkmark Checkmark
Softball No Checkmark Checkmark
Volleyball No Checkmark Checkmark

Faculty

1,170
Total Faculty
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 323
Part-time - 847
Male - 553
Female - 617
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