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

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,653

Applied

5,653

Accepted

24,223

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,985

Females Applied

2,985

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

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	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 20th	August 20th	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,030

In-state

10,890

Out-of-state

3,030

In-district

Fees

20

Full-time student fees

12,825

Room & board

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

24,223

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	34.58%
Black or African American	30.5%
White or Caucasian	25.76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	2.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	2.48%
Other	2.2%

Gender

Male (39.97%)

Female (60.03%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Graduation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

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

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

1,170

Total Faculty

23:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 323

Part-time - 847

Male - 553

Female - 617