Palm Beach State College attracts a wide range of the community, from the more than 4,000 high school students who attend annually through dual enrollment, to the sizable population of adult learners over age 25. About three-quarters of our students take at least one online class each term, but about 60% of our students still come to a PBSC campus for their coursework. More than 20% of our students each fall term are attending college for the first time, while nearly 80% of our student body is seeking either an associate or bachelor's degree. 

Over $108 million was awarded in financial aid for 2024-2025 year. Over 60% of PBSC students receive some form of financial aid. 60% of financial aid students receive maximum Pell grant allowed by Department of Education The average Pell Award was $3,400 and average scholarship awards were $900. 

Palm Beach State offers a wide range of scholarships for students. Merit based scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of scholastic ability, talent, area of study, or leadership potential. Other need-based scholarships, are awarded on the basis of financial need. Students must complete the FAFSA at FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid, be in a degree-seeking program and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA for most awards.

Scholarship information can be found on Palm Beach State College's Financial Aid Financial Aid | Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (palmbeachstate.edu)

In keeping with our mission to provide equal access to its educational programs, Palm Beach State College maintains an open door admission policy.  The College accepts applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.  In addition, Palm Beach State College conforms to the regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for maintaining and protecting student records, as outlined in the College Catalog. Admission to the College does not ensure acceptance into a particular course or program of study.  Some college credit programs have special admissions requirements.  Refer to the Areas of Study section of the College Catalog for additional information.

The college calendar provides the timeframes for registration through the academic year.  Academic Calendar: Academic Calendar | Palm Beach State College

All students whether taking online or traditional on-campus classes will register in the same manner.

• For more information: https://pbsc.edu/get-started/ 

Online (asynchronous) ........................................... $12.00 per credit
Live Online (synchronous) ...................................... $12.00 per course
Rates are subject to change.

PBSC Online empowers faculty and students by enhancing the online learning experience through comprehensive academic, instructional, and technical support services. Its purpose is to build meaningful relationships and foster student success through faculty development, innovative instructional design, responsive technical support, and the effective governance of the institution’s Learning Management System, third-party integrations, and educational technology tools. PBSC Online also supports targeted outreach and marketing efforts, including the strategic use of social media, to inform prospective students, both domestic and international, about the College’s flexible and versatile online program offerings.

Palm Beach State College has numerous student activities for students to enhance their college experience.  Engaging activities, events, workshops, and travel opportunities are offered throughout the year.  Students can participate in Civic Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Health & Wellness, Intramural Sports, Academic Competition, Community Service, Career Development, and Leadership Development activities.  In addition, the College has over 100 clubs & organizations offering social, political, special interest, academic, and faith-based opportunities for students to get involved. 

Palm Beach State College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes at the intercollegiate Division II level in Region 8 in the following sports: Baseball, Men and Women’s Basketball, Women's Beach Volleyball, and Women’s Volleyball. The College is a member of the Sun Lake Conference, which is governed by the Council of Athletic Affairs (CAA), a division of the Florida College System Activities Association (FSCAA).

Scholarships are available in all sports for those student athletes who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in their sport and academic achievement. Please contact the coach of your sport for additional information. The college mascot is the Panther and the college colors are green and gold.