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Palm Beach State College

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Overview

Established in 1933, the Palm Beach State College is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Lake Worth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Florida. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Palm Beach State College (PBSC) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Palm Beach State College (PBSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this US higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PBSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Palm Beach State College's Control Typepublic

Entity

Palm Beach State College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Palm Beach State College' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Palm Beach State College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym PBSC
Founded 1933
Motto Your Pathway To Success
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University Location

Address 4200 Congress Avenue
Lake Worth
33461-4796 Florida
United States
Palm Beach State College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Palm Beach State College Phone Number +1 (561) 967 7222
Palm Beach State College Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Palm Beach State College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Palm Beach State College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Palm Beach State College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Palm Beach State College.

Palm Beach State College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Palm Beach State College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Palm Beach State College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Palm Beach State College a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Palm Beach State College's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Palm Beach State College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Palm Beach State College's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Palm Beach State College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Palm Beach State College has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Palm Beach State College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Palm Beach State College's Control Type Control Type

Palm Beach State College is a public higher education institution.


Palm Beach State College's Entity Type Entity Type

Palm Beach State College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Palm Beach State College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Palm Beach State College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Palm Beach State College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Palm Beach State College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Palm Beach State College's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 169,726 physical volumes, 8,696 physical media, 89,248 digital/electronic media and 150 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Palm Beach State College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Palm Beach State College's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Palm Beach State College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

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Palm Beach State College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Palm Beach State College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Palm Beach State College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Palm Beach State College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Palm Beach State College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Palm Beach State College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Palm Beach State College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1942


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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