Polk State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5800 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1619 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1533 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #58 of 109 | In Florida |
| #6448 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6535 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6891 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 7,963
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.polk.edu
Polk State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Polk State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,565 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,276 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Polk State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3381 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2367 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 1387 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 306 (4%) |
| Asian | 250 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 130 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 110 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (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
- $5,253
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,483 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,483 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,933 |
| Fee in-district | $883 |
| Fee in-state | $883 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,339 |
Polk State College majors
Polk State College has granted 377 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Polk State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 984 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 199 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 100 | 71 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 47 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 27 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 26 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 16 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 15 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 14 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 9 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 9 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 9 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 8 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 8 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 7 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 1,296 | 377 |
Polk State College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 30% | 37% |
Publications & Citations
Polk State College has published 114 scientific papers with 760 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 7 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 22 |
| 2014 | 4 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 | 18 |
| 2016 | 4 | 25 |
| 2017 | 12 | 33 |
| 2018 | 5 | 32 |
| 2019 | 5 | 48 |
| 2020 | 4 | 75 |
| 2021 | 5 | 102 |
| 2022 | 16 | 105 |
| 2023 | 5 | 108 |
| 2024 | 3 | 100 |
Notable alumni
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Grady Judd
- Biography
-
Grady Judd is an American law enforcement officer and serves as the sheriff of Polk County, Florida since 2005.
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Alec Asher
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Alec Edward Asher is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers and the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
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Denise Grimsley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Denise Grimsley is a Republican member of the Florida State Senate, representing parts of Central and Southwest Florida since 2012. She has represented the 26th district, which includes Highlands, Okeechobee, Glades, DeSoto, Hardee, southern Polk, eastern Charlotte, and northern Lee Counties, since 2016, after being redistricted from the 21st district. She served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives, representing the Highlands County-based 77th district from 2004 to 2012.
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Alan Mills
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Alan Bernard Mills is an American former relief pitcher and pitching coach. He spent 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees (1990–1991), Baltimore Orioles (1992–1998, 2000–2001) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1999–2000). He pitched right-handed.
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Robert Gilchrist
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Robert Gilchrist is a professional basketball player. Gilchrist was born in London, England and played his college career in the United States.
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Neil Combee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Neil Combee is a Republican politician from Florida who represented parts of northern Polk County and northwestern Osceola County in the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2017.
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Frank Attkisson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Frank C. Attkisson was a Florida politician. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and as the mayor of Kissimmee, Florida from 1996 to 2000. Attkisson was a former County Commissioner for Osceola County, Florida, having been defeated in 2014.
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Kenny Howes
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
-
Kenny Howes is an American musician primarily in the power pop genre.
General info
| Alternative names | Polk State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Motto | We Are Polk |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 624 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 999 Avenue H NE Winter Haven, Florida, 33881-4299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 8632971000 |