PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE (PBSC)
- 4200 Congress Ave
- Lake Worth, FL 33461
- OPEID College Code: 00151200
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- General Phone: (561) 967-7222
- President: Dennis P. Gallon
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 28,017
- College Alias: PBSC, PBCC
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Palm Beach State College (PBSC), located in Lake Worth, Florida, was formerly called Palm Beach Community College (PBCC). PBSC was the oldest community college in Florida, formerly a two-year institution offering associate's degrees in arts, science, and applied science. With its name change and expansion, the school continues to offer associate's degrees in these areas, as well as technical certificates, and now also offers a four-year bachelor's degree. Students may choose many programs of study that allow them to transfer their credits to a four-year institution.
Palm Beach State College also offers Distance Learning programs, with both credit and non-credit courses available online. The online course goals and objectives for distance learning programs are the same as those offered on campus.
History
Palm Beach State College was founded in 1933 as Palm Beach Junior College. It initially had 41 students enrolled, and it was housed in a building adjacent to Palm Beach High School. Palm Beach State College's main campus west of Lake Worth opened in 1955. The Belle Glade campus opened in 1978, and the Palm Beach Gardens campus opened in 1980. The opening of the Boca Raton campus followed in 1983. The college's name was changed in 1988 to Palm Beach Community College, as a reflection of its broader scope of programs and services. Further expansion and development of its educational offerings led to its most recent name change to Palm Beach State College in 2010.
Academics
The academic calendar of Palm Beach State College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer "terms." Within each academic term there are four sessions. Students have the option to attend a full term of 16 weeks, or to enroll in a shorter session of either eight weeks or 12 weeks.
Colleges and Schools
Palm Beach State College is divided into Programs of Study, rather than into colleges and schools. Palm Beach State College's Programs of Study include:
- General Education
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Associate in Arts Degree (University Transfer)
- Business and Office Management
- Child Care, Human Services and Teacher Education
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Creative Arts and Communications
- Health Care
- Public Safety
- Science and Environment
- Trade and Industry
Student Life
Each of the four campuses of Palm Beach State College has a Campus of Student Activities Office that provides students with a list of activities that are opportunities for involvement and connecting with other students. There are a variety of student clubs and organizations, many intramural sports activities, as well as academic, community service, and leadership programs, among others.
Student services include a Career Center, Testing Center, Wellness Center, Student Learning Center, Veteran Services Center, and more.
Traditions
Palm Beach State College's mascot is the panther, and the school colors are green and gold.
Athletics
The Palm Beach State College "Panthers" athletics teams participate in several intercollegiate sports including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Palm Beach State College has four campuses in and around the Lake Worth, Florida area:
- Belle Glade Campus
- Boca Raton Campus
- Lake Worth Campus
- Palm Beach Gardens Campus
Community Life
Palm Beach State College has several arts and entertainment facilities on its campuses that are open to the general community. It has three theatres located on three of its campuses: Belle Glade (Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center), Lake Worth (Duncan Theatre), and Palm Beach Gardens (Eissey Campus Theatre). These theatres are open to students and community members and offer a full calendar of performances year round.
On Palm Beach State College's Lake Worth campus is the Jan and Gary Dario Gallery, "dedicated to promoting artistic excellence within the visual arts in the Palm Beach area." The gallery holds and annual national painting, drawing and printmaking competition that features local and national artists and is judged by museum directors and curators from the local community.
- 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 Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
- www.palmbeachstate.edu
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.palmbeachstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- 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: PBSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 56%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 36% | 20% | 11% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,356 | $3,692 | $2,822 | $2,114 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.5% | 10.2% | 7.5% |
| Number in Default | 105 | 106 | 90 |
| Number in Repayment | 995 | 1,030 | 1,189 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $1,990 | $1,820 | $1,614 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,990 | $1,820 | $1,614 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,195 | $6,500 | $6,538 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,750 | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,740 | $3,320 | $2,814 |
| In-State | $3,740 | $3,320 | $2,814 |
| Out of State | $8,945 | $8,000 | $7,738 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,740 | $15,320 | $14,814 |
| In-State | $15,740 | $15,320 | $14,814 |
| Out of State | $20,945 | $20,000 | $19,738 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,240 | $5,820 | $5,314 |
| In-State | $6,240 | $5,820 | $5,314 |
| Out of State | $11,445 | $10,500 | $10,238 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,017 Undergraduate: 28,017
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,962 Female: 16,055
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,962 Female: 16,055
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,525 Part-Time: 17,492
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,525 Part-Time: 17,492
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 535 | 2% |
| American Indian | 115 | 0.4% |
| Black | 6,630 | 24% |
| Asian | 971 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5,445 | 19% |
| White | 13,524 | 48% |
| Unknown | 797 | 3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,000 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,631 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,236 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,622 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,788 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,877 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,270 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,755 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 790 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 47 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | - |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,805 | 1,015 | 1,790 |
| Faculty Status | 1,447 | 272 | 1,175 |
| Tenured Faculty | 196 | 193 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,424 | 250 | 1,174 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,424 | 250 | 1,174 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 35 | 35 | - |
| Other Professionals | 662 | 310 | 352 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 684 | 420 | 264 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 386 | 220 | 166 |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 164 | 94 | 70 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,491 (250) | $57,933 (105) | $53,723 (145) |
| Professor | $64,939 (30) | $63,959 (22) | $67,636 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $58,125 (21) | $59,472 (12) | $56,329 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,064 (30) | $58,399 (10) | $54,897 (20) |
| Instructor | $53,416 (168) | $55,380 (61) | $52,297 (107) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,491 (250) | $57,933 (105) | $53,723 (145) |
| Professor | $64,939 (30) | $63,959 (22) | $67,636 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $58,125 (21) | $59,472 (12) | $56,329 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,064 (30) | $58,399 (10) | $54,897 (20) |
| Instructor | $53,416 (168) | $55,380 (61) | $52,297 (107) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $612,499 | $266,879 | $345,620 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 76 | 35 | 41 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 76 | 35 | 41 |
| Baseball | 22 | 22 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,732 | $17,936 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,999 | $2,600 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 18% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | 30% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 1 |
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