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$3,050Tuition
20,532Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,923Earnings
Public4-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,050
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,910
Average Net Price
$9,832
Students Receiving Financial Aid
38.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,825
Books & Supplies
$2,700
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,081
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$75/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
39.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
9.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
38.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,862
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,567
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,376
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,504
$110,001+ $16,057

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $8,862 and $16,057 annually depending on income, making this one of Florida's most affordable college options. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay the least at $8,862 per year. Even wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay just $16,057 annually. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $35,000 to $64,000.

Palm Beach State keeps debt burdens remarkably low with graduates owing a median of just $7,081. That translates to monthly payments of $75, easily manageable against median earnings of $41,923 ten years after graduation. The college serves as a launching pad for students who transfer to four-year universities or enter the workforce directly. Nearly 99% of students come from Florida, and 38% receive Pell Grants.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than $9,000 annually while accessing the same quality education and transfer pathways as higher-income peers.

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