by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 26,666 undergraduates in 2020, Palm Beach State College is a very large, public college located in Lake Worth, Florida. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Palm Beach State College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Palm Beach State College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Palm Beach State College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Palm Beach State College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Palm Beach State College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Palm Beach State College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Palm Beach State College for Veterans Guide.
Palm Beach State College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Palm Beach State College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 26,666 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,907 (29.7%). Part-time attendance was 18,759 (70.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,907 | 18,759 | 26,666 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Palm Beach State College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Palm Beach State College #1481 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Palm Beach State College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Palm Beach State College Diversity Guide.
Palm Beach State College has a total of 83 student athletes, 40 men and 43 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,262,556 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,247,452 |
| Net | $15,104 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Palm Beach State College Athletics