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Palm Beach Community College (PBCC)
- 4200 Congress Ave
- Lake Worth, FL 33461
- OPEID College Code: 00151200
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- General Phone: (561) 967-7222
- President: Dennis P. Gallon
- Website: www.pbcc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 22,881
- College Alias: PBCC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PBCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.pbcc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: PBCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 47%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 30% | 20% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,347 | $2,563 | $1,264 | $1,259 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Number in Default | 90 | 83 | 61 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,189 | 1,049 | 829 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,614 | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,538 | $8,500 | $7,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $8,000 | $7,500 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $2,500 | $2,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,814 | $3,300 | $3,000 |
| Out of State | $7,738 | $9,500 | $8,890 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,814 | $13,800 | $12,750 |
| Out of State | $19,738 | $20,000 | $18,640 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,314 | $5,600 | $5,000 |
| Out of State | $10,238 | $11,800 | $10,890 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 22,881 Undergraduate: 22,881
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,415 Female: 13,466
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,415 Female: 13,466
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,033 Part-Time: 14,848
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,033 Part-Time: 14,848
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 585 | 3% |
| American Indian | 76 | 0.3% |
| Black | 5,095 | 22% |
| Asian | 730 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4,122 | 18% |
| White | 11,597 | 51% |
| Unknown | 676 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 739 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,481 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,078 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,100 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,901 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,500 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,062 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,359 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 599 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 57 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,307 | 964 | 1,343 |
| Faculty Status | 1,136 | 255 | 881 |
| Tenured Faculty | 193 | 193 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,116 | 235 | 881 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,116 | 235 | 881 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 32 | 32 | - |
| Other Professionals | 541 | 281 | 260 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 618 | 416 | 202 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 318 | 195 | 123 |
| Skilled Crafts | 29 | 26 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 141 | 96 | 45 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,355 (232) | $57,179 (101) | $52,178 (131) |
| Professor | $66,457 (28) | $65,963 (20) | $67,693 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $58,064 (18) | $60,427 (10) | $55,110 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,800 (29) | $57,345 (10) | $51,934 (19) |
| Instructor | $51,999 (153) | $53,813 (60) | $50,829 (93) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,350 (3) | - (-) | $56,350 (3) |
| Instructor | $56,350 (3) | - (-) | $56,350 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,250 (235) | $57,179 (101) | $52,042 (134) |
| Professor | $66,457 (28) | $65,963 (20) | $67,693 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $58,064 (18) | $60,427 (10) | $55,110 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,800 (29) | $57,345 (10) | $51,934 (19) |
| Instructor | $51,886 (156) | $53,813 (60) | $50,681 (96) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $345,994 | $143,469 | $202,525 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 81 | 40 | 41 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 81 | 40 | 41 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,189 | $13,830 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | 37% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| White | 32% |
| Unknown | 30% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
