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Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
  • Public
    4 year
  • 24.2K
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:27
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 5%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Since opening its doors nearly 90 years ago, Palm Beach State College has been an integral player in the remarkable growth and prosperity of Palm Beach County. Our graduates - community and business leaders for generations - have impacted every industry and continue to do so today. Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State has grown from three classrooms and 41 local students to five campuses and more than 40,000 students from more than 150 countries. One of the top producers of associate degree graduates in the U.S., PBSC also offers baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, career training, and corporate and continuing education.
graduates smiling and posing at commencement

Overview

Founded 1933
Full-Time Undergraduate 24,151
Transfer Students 1,000
Programs 110 Programs
Courses 1,375 Courses
Transfer Agreements 13 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 5,264 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $3,050
Out-of-State Tuition $10,910
Books and Supplies $2,700
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Palm Beach State College annually awards more than $80M in financial aid, including scholarships. Colleges uses your FAFSA data to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid, including grants and scholarships. The Palm Beach State College federal school code is 001512.
  • Tuition and Fees:
    Credit Courses per Credit Hour: $101 In-State \$363 Out-of-State Associate | $123 In-State \$558 Out-of-State Baccalaureate. Non Credit Courses per Credit Hour: $83 In-State \$327 Out-of-State. Special fees maybe assessed in addition to basic fees.

Transfer Application Requirements

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    PBSC accepts for transfer only those credit courses completed at other regionally accredited institutions with grade of D or higher. Only courses with a grade of C or higher, when appropriate, can be used to satisfy any General Ed Requirements.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    Students may transfer units from other institutions into the College; however, at least 25 percent of the program or certificate units must be earned at Palm Beach State College (excluding CLEP or credit by exam or prior learning).

Palm Beach State College

Address:
4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
Main Phone:
(561) 967-7222
Email:
Find us on:
Delivery Method:
On-Campus | Online

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

Belle Glade Campus
1977 College Drive
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-1020
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/locations/belle-glade/default.aspx
Boca Raton Campus
801 Palm Beach State College Drive
Boca Raton, FL 33431
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/locations/boca-raton/default.aspx
Loxahatchee Groves
15845 Southern Boulevard
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/locations/loxahatchee/default.aspx
Palm Beach Gardens
3160 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/locations/palm-beach-gardens/default.aspx
Last updated on 1/23/2023 by AcademyOne.