Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College (PBSC) is located in Lake Worth, Florida. This is a public state college that is a member institution of the Florida College System. PBSC was established all the way back in 1933. The motto of the school is "your pathway to success" and it seeks to provide the best possible environment for students to pursue their academic goals. There are a number of different associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and certificate programs at this school. With over 48,000 students attending the school, it is a large college that always serves the needs of its students dutifully. Students can expect to find great success at this college.
PBSC has a very highly regarded nursing program for students to consider as well. This school has both LPN and registered nursing programs. All of the curricula is meticulously designed to help students prepare for the professional world. Nursing students will learn all of the proper technical skills while also paying attention to theory, ethics, diversity, and all of the core values that nurses need to be truly excellent at their job. Upon successful completion of the nursing programs, students will be prepared to take the NCLEX licensure exam and will have the best possible chances of success.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students30,052 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
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Nursing schools located within 42 miles radius of Palm Beach State College
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Capscare Academy for Healthcare Education
1 miles away |
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Hope Career Institute - West Palm Beach
3 miles away |
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Techni-Pro Institute, Inc
16 miles away |
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Florida Atlantic University
17 miles away |
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International Institute For Healthcare Professionals, Inc.
19 miles away |
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International Institute For Health Care Professionals, Inc.
19 miles away |
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Broward County Blanche Ely High School
26 miles away |
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Coral Ridge Nurses Assistant Training School Inc
31 miles away |
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Broward College
34 miles away |
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Pines Vocational Training Institute, Inc.
42 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1942 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1996 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $101/credit | |
| In State Students | $101/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $363/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,545 | $4,545 | $16,335 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,070 | $7,070 | $25,410 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $45,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 68% of Palm Beach State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $5,252 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $663 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $1,463 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $2,004 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,053 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,813
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,826 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,788 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,833 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,685 |
| Over $110,000$9,278 |
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Student Population
30,052
Undergrads
0
Graduates
17,247
Women
12,805
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
34% |
|
Hispanic |
30% |
|
Black/African American |
25% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
