Palau Community College

Palau Community College is a public community college located in Koror, PW. It offers 27 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,730 for Palau residents and $3,970 for out-of-state students at Palau Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($3,970) of public community colleges in Palau.

It has 454 students that are lower than the average population (454 students) of community colleges in Palau. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Palau community colleges.

Academic Overview

Palau Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Koror, Palau.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,730 for Palau residents and $3,970 for other students on average. It offers 27 degree programs through 6 Certificate, 21 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	9th Madalaii Hamlet, Koror, PW
Phone	680-488-2470
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,730 Out-of-State$3,970
Student Population »	454 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	33%
Transfer-out Rate	4%
Retention Rate	61% (Full-time) 50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,616
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,730 for Palau residents and $3,970 for out-of-state students at Palau Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($3,970) over public community colleges in Palau.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Palau Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Palau community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Palau Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,730	$3,970
Books & Supplies	$2,400
On-Campus Living Costs	$5,581
Off-Campus Living Costs	$6,700
Average Financial Aid	$7,616
Cost of Attendance	$11,711	$11,951
After Financial Aid	$4,095	$4,335

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Palau Residents	Out-of-State Students
Palau Community College	$3,730	$3,970
Public Community Colleges in Palau	$3,730	$3,970
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Palau Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 6 Certificate, 21 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	6	21	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agricultural and Extension Education Services	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Resources/Conservation	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Library Science

what is Library Science program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Library and Information Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (other)	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Nursing Studies	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Public Health	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Tourism Promotion Operations	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 454 students at Palau Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 239 male students and 286 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	525	321	204
Male Students	239	154	85
Female Students	286	167	119