Palau Community College

Student body

Graduate gender splits aren't published in this data, so the gender chart covers undergraduates only.

By the numbers

Undergraduate enrollment

393

Student–faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell Grant recipients

70%

First-generation students

43%

Students over 25

25%

Median family income

$11,047

Avg faculty salary (academic year)

$20,439

Endowment

$10,255,920

Colleges don't publish true class-size data; student–faculty ratio (IPEDS) is the closest public measure of it.

Cost

In-state tuition

$3,730

Out-of-state tuition

$3,970

Room & board

$3,381

Books & supplies

$2,400

Total cost of attendance

$9,624

Average net price

$2,787

Net price is the total cost minus grants and scholarships — what students actually pay. It varies sharply by family income; see the breakdown below.

Outcomes

Graduated

27%

First-year retention

72%

Transferred to another college

12%

Median earnings, 6 years after entry

$26,583

Median earnings, 10 years after entry

$29,898

Median debt at graduation

—

Students with federal loans

0%

Campus life & athletics

On-campus housing

Yes

Dorm capacity

116

Dorm capacity vs undergrads

30%

Housing charge (year)

$1,176

Meal plan (year)

$2,205

Application fee

$10

Housing and fees: IPEDS 2023–24. Athletics rosters: Equity in Athletics data, 2024–25. Dorm capacity can include graduate and family housing, so the share of undergrads can top 100%.

Campus safety

Safety grade

A

Reported offenses per 1,000 students

0.0 / year

Violent offenses (2022–2024)

0

Property offenses (2022–2024)

0

On-campus criminal offenses reported under the Clery Act, 2022–2024, across 1 campus (393 students). Counts reflect reports, not convictions — schools with strong reporting cultures often show more, so a higher count doesn't simply mean a more dangerous campus.

What you'll actually pay, by family income

Average net price (total cost minus grants and scholarships) paid by aided students in each family-income band.

College Scorecard / IPEDS, most recent year. Family income is total household income; net price covers tuition, fees, room, board and supplies after grant aid, for students receiving federal aid.