| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
29,085 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
10,368 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
18,717 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
4% |
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| Campus size: |
250 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lake Worth, FL |
| Population of city/town: |
35,975 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and Palm Beach Gardens. |
| Nearest major city: |
West Palm Beach, FL |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
9 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
99,504 |
| Online campus map: |
www.palmbeachstate.edu/
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| Institution offers housing: |
no |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Student Code of Conduct. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
2600 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries and theatres on affiliated campuses. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring |
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| Counseling services: |
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military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic |
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| Career placement services: |
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career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Beachcomber |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Christian Fellowship, Christian Leadership Association, Disciples on Campus |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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ASPIRA (Hispanic/Latino), Black Student Union, Spanish and Latino Student Association, Save Our Sons |
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| International student organizations: |
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international student club, Djakout Lakay, Kiskeya |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Art Alliance, Creative Writers Alliance, Florida Future Educators of America, Rotaract Club, Circle K International (Kiwanis), Brain Bowl, non-traditional students group, Gay-Straight Alliance, Students Working for Equal Rights, Veterans Student Union, Golden Z Club, Community Earth, American Institute of Architect Students, Political Forum, Law Society, Mock Trial Team, Nursing Student Association, Student American Dental Hygiene Association, Math Olympics; art, film, music, theatre, Spanish, cosmetology, massage therapy, new media, psychology, EMS, medical assisting, radiography, respiratory, sonography, computer, math, jump rope, running, and personal fitness clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
David Holstein,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
green and gold |
| School mascot: |
Panthers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NJCAA, Florida Community College Activities Association |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | FCCAA, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | FCCAA, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | FCCAA, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | FCCAA, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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gymnasium, fitness/wellness centers; baseball, soccer and softball fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, bowling, flag football, running, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
West Palm Beach, FL (7 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Lake Worth, FL (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
1% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of four-year colleges most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Four-year schools most often selected by recent graduates are Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, and University of Florida. |
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