Head Coach
Michael Ruane
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Palm Beach State College Basketball
You know the feeling, you're talented enough to play college basketball, but you're not quite ready for a four-year program yet. Maybe your grades need work, your game needs refinement, or you need another year to grow physically. That's not failure; that's reality for a lot of good players. Palm Beach State College gives you exactly what you need: a real program with real coaching, in the Junior College Athletic Association. Head coach Michael Ruane builds players who are ready to move up, not just fill rosters. You'll compete in the South Florida Athletic Conference against similar programs, which means every game matters and every practice has purpose. The difference between staying stuck and getting noticed comes down to structure and accountability. At Palm Beach State, you get both. Coach Ruane creates an environment where development is intentional. You're not just playing, you're being coached to the next level. Junior college basketball is a legitimate path. Scouts watch it. Four-year programs recruit from it. But only if you show up ready to work and willing to improve every single day. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$8,820/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
21,956
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,820 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,791 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,128 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,803 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,099 / year
- $110,001+
- $15,327 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 21,956
- Average net price
- $8,820 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,050 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,910 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
South Florida Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Florida SouthWestern State College
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Location Charlotte, FL | Enrollment 11,052 | Avg. net price $4,782 |
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Indian River State College
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Location Fort Pierce, FL | Enrollment 11,822 | Avg. net price $2,617 |
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Miami Dade College
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Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 46,182 | Avg. net price $3,814 |
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Palm Beach State College
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Location Boca Raton, FL | Enrollment 21,956 | Avg. net price $8,820 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palm Beach State College JUCO?
Yes, Palm Beach State College is a JUCO program in the South Florida Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Palm Beach State College men's basketball.
What conference is Palm Beach State College in?
Palm Beach State College competes in the South Florida Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Palm Beach State College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,820 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Palm Beach State College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 21,956 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Palm Beach State College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Palm Beach State College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at JUCO evaluations already prepared for what programs like Palm Beach State College require.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.