School Highlights
Palau Community College serves 553 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is higher than the state community college average of -:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 553 students
- In-state tuition: $3,250
- Out-state tuition: $3,610
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 123% over five years.
Palau Community College
() Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Total Faculty
161 staff
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Student Body
The student population of Palau Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Palau Community College diversity score of 0.02 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 49% over five years.
Total Enrollment
553 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
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# Full-Time Students
280 students
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# Part-Time Students
273 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
353 students
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# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
280 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
273 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity
116 students
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% Asian
1%
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% Hawaiian
99%
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Diversity Score
0.02
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,250
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,610
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Palau Community College cost?
Palau Community College's tuition is approximately $3,250 for In-State students and $3,610 for Out-State students.
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