Kevin M. Ross President | Lynn University
Kevin M. Ross President | Lynn University
Of the 24 institutions in the county, five provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Everglades University, Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach Atlantic University.
At least 39,706 people applied to Palm Beach County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 68,289 students enrolled in the universities, including 60,756 in undergraduate and 7,533 in graduate programs. In total 7.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (34.9%) and Hispanic (29.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Florida Atlantic University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 29,592 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for three institutions in Palm Beach County, including Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Keiser University-West Palm Beach and Keiser University - Residential (Flagship).
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | -- | -- | 939 |
| Boca Beauty Academy | -- | -- | 111 |
| Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach | -- | -- | 281 |
| Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty | -- | -- | 90 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 6,220 | 5,909 | 3,828 |
| South University-West Palm Beach | -- | -- | 528 |
| Robert Fiance Beauty Schools | -- | -- | 207 |
| Empire Beauty School-West Palm | -- | -- | 46 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary | -- | -- | -- |
| Medical Institute of Palm Beach | -- | -- | 115 |
| Florida Career College-Boynton Beach | -- | -- | 426 |
| Florida Atlantic University | 24,268 | 19,657 | 29,592 |
| Palm Beach State College | -- | -- | 24,223 |
| Latin Beauty Academy | -- | -- | 234 |
| Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations | -- | -- | 506 |
| Ultrasound Medical Institute | -- | -- | 64 |
| HCI College | 596 | 280 | 289 |
| Everglades University | 779 | 545 | 2,624 |
| Florida Career College-West Palm Beach | -- | -- | 597 |
| Keiser University - Residential (Flagship) | -- | -- | -- |
| Keiser University-West Palm Beach | -- | -- | -- |
| Lynn University | 7,843 | 6,274 | 3,520 |
| The Beauty Institute | -- | -- | 21 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Delray Beach | -- | -- | 48 |
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