Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,050 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,910 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,741 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,832 | State avg: $19,834. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 38.11% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 9.91% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Palm Beach State College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,910
Books and supplies
$2,700
Fees and remainder
$3,131
Sticker price
$16,741
Average net price
$9,832
Average aid coverage
41%
$6,909 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Palm Beach State College pays approximately $9,832 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Florida average of $19,834 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Palm Beach State College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Florida and national averages.
Palm Beach State College net price
$9,832
Florida average
$19,834
National average
$17,506
Palm Beach State College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,910 and average net price at $9,832. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,910
Current net price
$9,832
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
41.22%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$41,923
Undergraduates
20,532
10-Year Median Earnings - Palm Beach State College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Palm Beach State College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Palm Beach State College?
Undergraduates
20,532
Completion rate
41.22%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
38.11%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
9.91%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 38.11% of Palm Beach State College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 9.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Palm Beach State College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Palm Beach State College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Palm Beach State College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Palm Beach State College is listed at 4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Palm Beach State College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College | Not available | $10,910 | $9,832 | $41,923 |
| Miami Ad School | Not available | $19,400 | Not available | $106,192 |
| West Coast University-Miami | Not available | $23,691 | $38,218 | $102,672 |
| Chamberlain University-Florida | 100.00% | $19,686 | $29,539 | $92,405 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 66.28% | $42,304 | $40,289 | $84,131 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Palm Beach State College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Palm Beach State College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Palm Beach State College tuition?
Palm Beach State College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,910.
What is Palm Beach State College's average net price?
Palm Beach State College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,832.
What is Palm Beach State College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,923 for Palm Beach State College.
Is Palm Beach State College accredited?
Palm Beach State College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Palm Beach State College?
The local dataset lists 20,532 undergraduate students at Palm Beach State College.
What percentage of Palm Beach State College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Palm Beach State College in the local dataset is 38.11%.
What is the federal loan rate at Palm Beach State College?
The federal loan rate for Palm Beach State College in the local dataset is 9.91%.
Where should I verify Palm Beach State College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Palm Beach State College or the latest official federal education data.