Southeastern College-West Palm Beach

1756 North Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Southeastern College Offers Career Education Designed for Working Adults
     As a student at Southeastern College, you will gain the training, skills, and knowledge you need to prepare for a rewarding career in occupations such as:

    Massage Therapy
    Medical Assisting
    Diagnostic Medical Sonography
    Pharmacy Technology
    Practical Nursing
    Surgical Technology and more Programs vary by campus

School Highlights

Southeastern College-West Palm Beach serves 1,449 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,449 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,584
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southeastern College-West Palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 69% over five years.
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
122 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach has grown by 101% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Southeastern College-West Palm Beach diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,449 students
646 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,221 students
587 students
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# Part-Time Students
228 students
557 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Florida.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
144 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,221 students
574 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
228 students
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
31%
30%
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% Black
47%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and the percentage of Black community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and the percentage of White community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
11%
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
Diversity Score
0.67
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.907%
0.6183%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.686%
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,400
$31,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Florida by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $23,584 is more than the state average of $16,355. The private state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$23,584
$16,355
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Tuition Notes
Tuition and Fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,440
$9,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
92%
94%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and the community college average percent admitted of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Why Southeastern College
    Our career-focused programs and flexible class schedules make Southeastern College a great choice for busy working adults. Small classes ensure personalized attention for each student, and you will gain career skills in an educational environment that simulates the workplace, so you can begin using your education immediately on the job.

    Additional benefits:
    Prepare for a new career in as few as eight months
    Learn from dedicated instructors in a caring, friendly learning environment
    Financial aid is available to those who qualify
    Career placement assistance is available for graduates
    Contact us today to find out more about why Southeastern College is the right choice to reach your career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southeastern College-West Palm Beach cost?
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach's private state tuition is approximately $23,584.
What is the acceptance rate of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach?
The acceptance rate of Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is 92%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What is Southeastern College-West Palm Beach's ranking?
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,449 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,584
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Palm Beach County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Palm Beach County, FL is Everglades University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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