Palm Beach State College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4576 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1269 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1192 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 42 of 1 | In Lake Worth |
| # 6093 of 5,013 | For Economics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
100%
Enrollment
12,758
Average SAT
1,087
Average ACT
23
Aid receiving
71%
Undergraduates
25,916
Male:Female Ratio
39:61
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 100% |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 12,758 |
We've calculated the 100% acceptance rate for Palm Beach State College based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 24% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| ■ Asian | 3% |
| ■ Hispanic | 34% |
| ■ Black or African American | 29% |
| ■ Two or more races | 3% |
| ■ Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Palm Beach State College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Palm Beach State College majors
Palm Beach State College has granted 3,394 associate degrees across 35 programs, and 502 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Palm Beach State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2,802 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 235 | 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | - | 230 |
| Information Technology Project Management | - | 79 |
| Human Services, General | - | 74 |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 33 | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 28 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 25 | - |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 24 | - |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 23 | - |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 21 | - |
| Interior Design | 20 | - |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 20 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | 6 |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 15 | - |
| Computer Graphics | 14 | - |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 14 | - |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 12 | - |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 10 | - |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 10 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | - |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 7 | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | - |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 6 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | - |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 5 | - |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 4 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | - |
| Environmental Science | 4 | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 2 | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 1 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | - |
| Ophthalmic Technician & Technologist | 1 | - |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 3,394 | 502 |
Publications & Citations
Palm Beach State College has published 169 scientific papers with 778 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
121
/ 565
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
85
/ 535
|
| Political Science |
84
/ 497
|
| Law |
76
/ 470
|
| Sociology |
75
/ 337
|
| Psychology |
70
/ 347
|
| Computer Science |
66
/ 294
|
| Environmental Science |
58
/ 251
|
| Biology |
55
/ 205
|
| Philosophy |
55
/ 278
|
| Engineering |
53
/ 293
|
| Economics |
53
/ 278
|
| Mathematics |
46
/ 209
|
| Physics |
46
/ 214
|
| Development Studies |
44
/ 217
|
| Geography and Cartography |
37
/ 126
|
| Business |
34
/ 280
|
| History |
31
/ 90
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
30
/ 131
|
| Education |
30
/ 103
|
| Ecology |
28
/ 111
|
| Health Science |
28
/ 251
|
| Social Psychology |
27
/ 183
|
| Mathematics Education |
26
/ 57
|
| Statistics |
25
/ 150
|
| Communications and Public Relations |
24
/ 204
|
| Art & Design |
23
/ 176
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
23
/ 158
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
23
/ 96
|
| Archaeology |
23
/ 55
|
| Linguistics |
22
/ 121
|
| Geology |
20
/ 88
|
| Pathology |
18
/ 127
|
| Chemistry |
17
/ 64
|
| Neuroscience |
17
/ 46
|
| Management |
16
/ 88
|
| Psychiatry |
16
/ 125
|
| Paleontology |
16
/ 56
|
| Botany |
15
/ 86
|
| Surgery |
14
/ 27
|
Annual publication & citation counts
23 Notable alumni
1. Matt Willhite
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
Matt Willhite is a Democratic politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022. He represented the 86th District, which includes Greenacres, Haverhill, Loxahatchee Groves, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and parts of unincorporated Palm Beach County. Willhite currently works as a Captain for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, making him the...
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2. Randy O'Neal
1960-. (aged 66)
baseball player
Randall Jeffrey O'Neal is an American former college and professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven seasons. He played at the major league level for the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Francisco Giants.
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3. Andy McGaffigan
1956-. (aged 70)
baseball player
Andrew Joseph McGaffigan is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1991.
4. Ken Jenne
1947-. (aged 79)
lawyer
Kenneth C. Jenne II is a former Democratic member of the Florida State Senate and a former sheriff of Broward County (Broward County Sheriff's Office), which encompasses Fort Lauderdale. He resigned as sheriff in September 2007, after having pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion and mail fraud. On November 16, 2007, he was sentenced to a year and a day...
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All 23 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
PBSC
Founded
1933
Motto
Your Pathway To Success
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
1,491
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Address
4200 Congress Ave Lake Worth, Florida, 33461-4796 United States
City Population
5,000
Phone
5619677222
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Enrollment
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Avg SAT
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Acceptance
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Enrollment
1120
Avg SAT
1962
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