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Palm Beach State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate88.3%

At Palm Beach State, the 88.3% acceptance rate makes admission an accessible goal, so focus on choosing the right program, meeting requirements, and planning costs. Testing is optional, so submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your profile or help with placement.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Palm Beach State College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Palm Beach State College enrolls 25,916 undergraduate students. Palm Beach State is located in a suburban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 31:1.

Location

Lake Worth, FL

Undergrad Enrollment25,916

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio31:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Palm Beach State College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 4

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 16

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Palm Beach State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year for a retake. Palm Beach State’s Regular Decision deadline is August 4, so fall senior retakes will not arrive in time for this application. Use fall retakes only for other colleges with later deadlines or superscoring opportunities.

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What you'll actually pay

Palm Beach State lists in-state tuition at $3,686 and out-of-state tuition at $16,740. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 16 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$3,686

Out-of-State Tuition$16,740

Room and Board$12,825

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$40

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Palm Beach State College’s out-of-state tuition is $16,740, while in-state tuition is $3,686. Estimated room and board adds $12,825, so living arrangements can substantially change the total bill. Actual costs will depend on the tuition rate a student is charged, fees, housing choices, and any grant or scholarship aid they receive.