Palau Community College

About Palau Community College

Palau Community College is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Koror, PW. It enrolls 393 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: palau.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

19.1%

Net Price

$2,787

Median Earnings (10yr)

$29,898

Enrollment

393

Student : Faculty

9:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Palau Community College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Palau Community College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $2,787 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$3,730

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$3,970

Room & Board (on-campus)

$3,381

Room & Board (off-campus)

$4,600

Books & Supplies

$2,400

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$2,200

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$3,000

Total Cost of Attendance

$9,624

Application fee: $10 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $2,690
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $2,831
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $3,945
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $2,029

Graduation Rate & Retention

19% of full-time students who enrolled at Palau Community College graduate within six years, and 69% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Palau Community College earn a median of $29,898 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Who Studies Here

Palau Community College is home to 393 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 43% are first-generation college students, 49% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Palau Community College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Palau Community College offers a varied set of programs: 16 distinct programs across 10 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Palau Community College is 9:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

30 instructional faculty across 3 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Palau Community College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Palau Community College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.