fastfactsBelle Glade1977 College Drive

Boca Raton3000 Saint Lucie Avenue

Lake Worth4200 Congress Avenue

Palm Beach Gardens3160 PGA Boulevard

PresidentDennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.

District Board of TrusteesWilliam BergerKenneth B. KirbyWendy S. LinkDavid H. TalleyCarolyn L. WilliamsAriella Klein, Student

MissionPalm Beach State College, founded in 1933as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicatedto serving the educational needs of PalmBeach County. Integrally linked to the commu-nity through strong partnerships, the Collegeprovides associate and baccalaureate degrees,professional certificates, workforce develop-ment and lifelong learning.Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching andlearning environment that provides a high-quality, accessible, affordable education,preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.

Accreditation Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools to awardthe associate and baccalaureate degrees.Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 forquestions about the accreditation of PalmBeach State College. The Commission shouldbe contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.

GovernanceThe District Board of Trustees isappointed by the governor.

FundraisingThe Palm Beach State CollegeFoundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College.

Palm Beach State College is anequal access/equal opportunityeducator and employer.

Academic offeringsBachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, PublicSafety and General Management

Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree in Information Managementwith concentrations in DatabaseAdministration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree focused on leadership for registered nurses

A ssociate in Artstransfer degree

Associate in Science andAssociate in Applied Science career degrees

College Credit Certificates technical skill sets

Job preparatory programs

Corporate and continuing education

Customized training

Lifelong learning

1988 Became Palm Beach Community College

ince opening its doors in 1933 asFlorida’s first public community college,

Palm Beach State College has grown intothe largest institution of higher education inPalm Beach County. It also is the sixthlargest of the 28 colleges comprising theFlorida College System. With more than100 programs of study, Palm Beach State isa comprehensive institution dedicated tostudent success and educational excellence.

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2010 Changed name to Palm Beach State College

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fastfactsBelle Glade1977 College Drive

Boca Raton3000 Saint Lucie Avenue

Lake Worth4200 Congress Avenue

Palm Beach Gardens3160 PGA Boulevard

PresidentDennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.

District Board of TrusteesWilliam BergerKenneth B. KirbyWendy S. LinkDavid H. TalleyCarolyn L. WilliamsAriella Klein, Student

MissionPalm Beach State College, founded in 1933as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicatedto serving the educational needs of PalmBeach County. Integrally linked to the commu-nity through strong partnerships, the Collegeprovides associate and baccalaureate degrees,professional certificates, workforce develop-ment and lifelong learning.Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching andlearning environment that provides a high-quality, accessible, affordable education,preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.

Accreditation Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools to awardthe associate and baccalaureate degrees.Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 forquestions about the accreditation of PalmBeach State College. The Commission shouldbe contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.

GovernanceThe District Board of Trustees isappointed by the governor.

FundraisingThe Palm Beach State CollegeFoundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College.

Palm Beach State College is anequal access/equal opportunityeducator and employer.

Academic offeringsBachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, PublicSafety and General Management

Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree in Information Managementwith concentrations in DatabaseAdministration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree focused on leadership for registered nurses

A ssociate in Artstransfer degree

Associate in Science andAssociate in Applied Science career degrees

College Credit Certificates technical skill sets

Job preparatory programs

Corporate and continuing education

Customized training

Lifelong learning

1988 Became Palm Beach Community College

ince opening its doors in 1933 asFlorida’s first public community college,

Palm Beach State College has grown intothe largest institution of higher education inPalm Beach County. It also is the sixthlargest of the 28 colleges comprising theFlorida College System. With more than100 programs of study, Palm Beach State isa comprehensive institution dedicated tostudent success and educational excellence.

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www.PalmBeachState.edu561-967-7222

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1965 Merged withRoosevelt Junior College

1933 Founded as Palm Beach Junior College

2010 Changed name to Palm Beach State College

Your Pathway to Success www.PalmBeachState.edu

Get additional information withyour smart phone QR code reader

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fastfactsBelle Glade1977 College Drive

Boca Raton3000 Saint Lucie Avenue

Lake Worth4200 Congress Avenue

Palm Beach Gardens3160 PGA Boulevard

PresidentDennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.

District Board of TrusteesWilliam BergerKenneth B. KirbyWendy S. LinkDavid H. TalleyCarolyn L. WilliamsAriella Klein, Student

MissionPalm Beach State College, founded in 1933as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicatedto serving the educational needs of PalmBeach County. Integrally linked to the commu-nity through strong partnerships, the Collegeprovides associate and baccalaureate degrees,professional certificates, workforce develop-ment and lifelong learning.Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching andlearning environment that provides a high-quality, accessible, affordable education,preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.

Accreditation Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools to awardthe associate and baccalaureate degrees.Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 forquestions about the accreditation of PalmBeach State College. The Commission shouldbe contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.

GovernanceThe District Board of Trustees isappointed by the governor.

FundraisingThe Palm Beach State CollegeFoundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College.

Palm Beach State College is anequal access/equal opportunityeducator and employer.

Academic offeringsBachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, PublicSafety and General Management

Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree in Information Managementwith concentrations in DatabaseAdministration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree focused on leadership for registered nurses

A ssociate in Artstransfer degree

Associate in Science andAssociate in Applied Science career degrees

College Credit Certificates technical skill sets

Job preparatory programs

Corporate and continuing education

Customized training

Lifelong learning

1988 Became Palm Beach Community College

ince opening its doors in 1933 asFlorida’s first public community college,

Palm Beach State College has grown intothe largest institution of higher education inPalm Beach County. It also is the sixthlargest of the 28 colleges comprising theFlorida College System. With more than100 programs of study, Palm Beach State isa comprehensive institution dedicated tostudent success and educational excellence.

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Palm Beach State College C A M P U S E S

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1933 Founded as Palm Beach Junior College

2010 Changed name to Palm Beach State College

Your Pathway to Success www.PalmBeachState.edu

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More Palm Beach County

high school graduates

choose to enroll at Palm

Beach State College than

at any other institution.

National RankingsRanked by Community College Week

as the15th largest producer of

associate degrees, the14th largest

producer of associate degrees awarded

to minorities and the 5th largest

producer of associate degrees in liberal

arts & sciences, general studies

and humanities.

Palm Beach State College!I Chose

• Chosen by Workforce Floridaas the site of the only EmployFlorida Banner Center for LifeSciences.

• Three campus theaters provid-ing world class cultural andartistic performances for students and the community.

• A new campus slated for Loxahatchee Groves will serve residents of west central Palm Beach County.

• Selected by the state ofFlorida to implement thestatewide career pathwaysystem for early care andeducation professionals.

• Premiere training site for public safety professionals in Palm Beach County, with an indoor firing range, fire tower, burn building and more phases planned.

Total Enrollment 51,248Credit 41,462Noncredit 9,786Full-time 36%(credit/preparatory)

Part-time 64%(credit/preparatory)

Average age of students 27

Enrollment

College credit courses $96.00 $349.00Bachelor’s degree courses $113.64 $520.90PSAV certificate courses $83.40 $327.30

$2.78 $10.91

2011 2012

per contact hour

per credit hour

per credit hour

Tuition&Fees Floridaresident:

Non-Floridaresident:

per credit hour

under 21 35%21–29 37%30–39 13%over 40 15%

Black 26%White 49%Hispanic 22%All Others 3%

Female 57%Male 43%

By the numbers

ethnicity

genderPercentages rounded,based on 2010-2011 data.

Distance learningstudents

25

695

9,921

Students in the Dr. Floyd F. KochHonors College

Average class size

Student clubs & organizations

168 Countries represented

Full-time and part-time faculty andstaff (+-)

2,400

Students receivingfinancial aid17,432

age

Athletics Intercollegiate sports in men’s baseball,men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball and softball.

League: National Junior College Athletic Association(NJCAA) Division I in the Southern Conference.

Team: PanthersColors: Green & Gold

Top Learning Environments that Inspire Success

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Economic Impactin Palm Beach County

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400

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fastfactsBelle Glade1977 College Drive

Boca Raton3000 Saint Lucie Avenue

Lake Worth4200 Congress Avenue

Palm Beach Gardens3160 PGA Boulevard

PresidentDennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.

District Board of TrusteesWilliam BergerKenneth B. KirbyWendy S. LinkDavid H. TalleyCarolyn L. WilliamsAriella Klein, Student

MissionPalm Beach State College, founded in 1933as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicatedto serving the educational needs of PalmBeach County. Integrally linked to the commu-nity through strong partnerships, the Collegeprovides associate and baccalaureate degrees,professional certificates, workforce develop-ment and lifelong learning.Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching andlearning environment that provides a high-quality, accessible, affordable education,preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.

Accreditation Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools to awardthe associate and baccalaureate degrees.Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 forquestions about the accreditation of PalmBeach State College. The Commission shouldbe contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.

GovernanceThe District Board of Trustees isappointed by the governor.

FundraisingThe Palm Beach State CollegeFoundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College.

Palm Beach State College is anequal access/equal opportunityeducator and employer.

Academic offeringsBachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, PublicSafety and General Management

Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree in Information Managementwith concentrations in DatabaseAdministration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree focused on leadership for registered nurses

A ssociate in Artstransfer degree

Associate in Science andAssociate in Applied Science career degrees

College Credit Certificates technical skill sets

Job preparatory programs

Corporate and continuing education

Customized training

Lifelong learning

1988 Became Palm Beach Community College

ince opening its doors in 1933 asFlorida’s first public community college,

Palm Beach State College has grown intothe largest institution of higher education inPalm Beach County. It also is the sixthlargest of the 28 colleges comprising theFlorida College System. With more than100 programs of study, Palm Beach State isa comprehensive institution dedicated tostudent success and educational excellence.

S

www.PalmBeachState.edu561-967-7222

Palm Beach State College C A M P U S E S

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1965 Merged withRoosevelt Junior College

1933 Founded as Palm Beach Junior College

2010 Changed name to Palm Beach State College

Your Pathway to Success www.PalmBeachState.edu

Get additional information withyour smart phone QR code reader

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