Southeastern College-West Palm Beach

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $23,280
    4% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $28,888
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    87%
    463 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    564
    68.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    87.5%
    112 Graduates

    About

    Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach were Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (53 degrees awarded), Surgical Technologist (53 degrees), and Registered Nursing (52 degrees).

    In 2024, 300 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach. 89.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (128 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (99 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is $23,280, which is $8,383 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is $23,280, which is $8,383 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,888.

    In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $23,280
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach was $23,280. The cost of tuition at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is $8,383 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $28,888
    2024 Value
    15.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,888. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach grew by 15.3%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,792
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach was of $8,792 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.42% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    97%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    94%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    97% of undergraduate students at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Southeastern College-West Palm Beach received 463 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 104% annual growth. Out of those 463 applicants, 403 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87% acceptance rate.

    There were 564 students enrolled at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in 2024.

    Southeastern College-West Palm Beach has an overall enrollment yield of 62%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    87%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    403
    Accepted Out of 463

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach was 87% (403 admissions from 463 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 104%, while admissions grew by 120%.

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    Enrollment

    Southeastern College-West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 564 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is 386 students and the part-time enrollment is 178. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56% Black or African American, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.98% White, 2.13% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, 0.355% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.6%) and White Female (7.13%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    68.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 564 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is 386 and the part-time enrollment is 178. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Southeastern College-West Palm Beach had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      316 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      143 enrolled students
    3. White
      45 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is 56% Black or African American, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.98% White, 2.13% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, 0.355% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 238 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern College-West Palm Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (128 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (99 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (53 degrees awarded), followed by Surgical Technologist (53 degrees) and Registered Nursing (52 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (299 degrees awarded), Business (1 degrees), and Education (0 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,685,481 people), Registered nurses (1,626,772 people), Accountants & auditors (1,050,544 people), Other managers (858,594 people), and Financial managers (551,732 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in 2024 are Health (299 degrees awarded), Business (1 degrees), Education (0 degrees), and Human Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are Health (299 degrees awarded), Business (1 degrees), Education (0 degrees), and Human Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are Elementary & secondary schools (3,367,102 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,023,320 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (668,991 people), Computer Systems Design (624,829 people), and Banking & related activities (480,575 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are Health (299 degrees awarded), Business (1 degrees), Education (0 degrees), and Human Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern College-West Palm Beach.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      35 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Radiologist Assistant
      11 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 35 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    31
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    269
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach, which is 0.115 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (269).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in Registered Nursing, which is 0.268 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 16.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    67%
    100% Completion Time
    67%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2021, 67% of students graduating from Southeastern College-West Palm Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      128 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      99 degrees awarded
    3. White
      32 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (128 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (99 degrees).

    12.3% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      222 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      195 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      162 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is white female (222 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (195 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Southeastern College-West Palm Beach had a total salary expenditure of 51.8M. Southeastern College-West Palm Beach employs 43 Instructors. Most academics at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are Female Instructor (34), and Male Instructor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $8.8M
    2024 Salaries
    10%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Southeastern College-West Palm Beach paid a median of $8.8M in salaries, which represents 17% of their overall expenditure ($51.8M) and a 10% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.18% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 21.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.32M
    Instructional Salaries
    43
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southeastern College-West Palm Beach paid a total of $3.32M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

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