Florida Polytechnic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5074 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1413 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1334 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 109 | In Florida |
| #3 of 3 | In Lakeland |
| #1649 of 2,719 | For Data Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 1,569
- Graduates
- 49
- Male:Female Ratio
- 80:20
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- floridapoly.edu
Florida Polytechnic University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Florida Polytechnic University has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 58% | 54% |
| Applicants | 2,600 | 1,898 | 628 |
| Admissions | 1,449 | 1,096 | 341 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 391 | 329 | 62 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 9 | 3 |
517 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
354 or 88%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Polytechnic University are 1180-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
182 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Florida Polytechnic University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 890 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 406 (25%) |
| Asian | 93 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 90 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,269
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,152 | $6,930 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,152 | $6,930 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $3,152 | $6,930 |
| Fee in-district | $1,788 | $1,576 |
| Fee in-state | $1,788 | $1,576 |
| Fee out-of-state | $17,853 | $13,068 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,381 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,471 |
| Room charge | $7,132 |
| Meal charge | $6,150 |
Florida Polytechnic University majors
Florida Polytechnic University has granted 214 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs and 36 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Polytechnic University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 111 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 41 | |
| Business Analytics | 21 | |
| Engineering, General | 19 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 18 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | |
| Data Science, General | 6 | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 214 | 36 |
Florida Polytechnic University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 51% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Florida Polytechnic University has published 1,280 scientific papers with 22,795 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 7 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 | 19 |
| 2005 | 9 | 18 |
| 2006 | 15 | 40 |
| 2007 | 12 | 72 |
| 2008 | 6 | 101 |
| 2009 | 13 | 144 |
| 2010 | 10 | 187 |
| 2011 | 25 | 188 |
| 2012 | 40 | 305 |
| 2013 | 11 | 327 |
| 2014 | 10 | 436 |
| 2015 | 19 | 442 |
| 2016 | 29 | 523 |
| 2017 | 66 | 517 |
| 2018 | 78 | 730 |
| 2019 | 106 | 983 |
| 2020 | 144 | 1448 |
| 2021 | 170 | 2465 |
| 2022 | 151 | 3742 |
| 2023 | 200 | 4660 |
| 2024 | 140 | 5197 |
General info
| Alternative names | Florida Poly |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 267 |
| Carnegie classification | Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4700 Research Way Lakeland, Florida, 33805-8531 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |
| Phone | 8635839050 |