Florida Polytechnic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4423 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1225 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1150 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 109 | In Florida |
| #3 of 3 | In Lakeland |
| #1690 of 2,820 | For Data Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 1,690
- Graduates
- 79
- 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 58% and is among the top 20% 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 | 58% | 59% | 53% |
| Applicants | 4,110 | 2,967 | 1,140 |
| Admissions | 2,364 | 1,762 | 599 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 449 | 367 | 82 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 28 | 18 | 10 |
388 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
341 or 71%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Polytechnic University are 1170-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
134 or 28%
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 | 944 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 467 (26%) |
| Asian | 96 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 94 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 91 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 57 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.8%) |
| 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
- $8,681
- 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 | 968 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,471 |
| Room charge | $7,452 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Florida Polytechnic University majors
Florida Polytechnic University has granted 269 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs and 38 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Polytechnic University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 6 | 120 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | 10 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | 23 | |
| Business Analytics | 1 | 21 | |
| Data Science, General | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 11 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | 2 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 2 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 32 | 269 | 38 |
Florida Polytechnic University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 54% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Florida Polytechnic University has published 1,349 scientific papers with 26,478 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 146 |
| 2010 | 10 | 187 |
| 2011 | 25 | 187 |
| 2012 | 40 | 306 |
| 2013 | 11 | 328 |
| 2014 | 10 | 436 |
| 2015 | 19 | 442 |
| 2016 | 29 | 523 |
| 2017 | 66 | 517 |
| 2018 | 78 | 730 |
| 2019 | 106 | 983 |
| 2020 | 144 | 1450 |
| 2021 | 170 | 2466 |
| 2022 | 151 | 3744 |
| 2023 | 200 | 4661 |
| 2024 | 142 | 5266 |
| 2025 | 84 | 4672 |
General info
| Alternative names | Florida Poly |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 299 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4700 Research Way Lakeland, Florida, 33805-8531 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |
| Phone | 8635839050 |