Polk State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5721 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1577 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1491 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #57 of 109 | In Florida |
| #6467 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6556 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6897 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 10,318
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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.
3,985 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,120 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
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3580 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2934 (28%) |
| White | 2189 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 870 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 398 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 203 (2%) |
| Asian | 129 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
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
- $3,305
- Students receiving aid
- 77%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,987 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,987 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,946 |
| Fee in-district | $707 |
| Fee in-state | $707 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,871 |
Polk State College majors
Polk State College has granted 352 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 | 794 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 132 | 70 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 192 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 32 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 32 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 25 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 15 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 12 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 10 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 8 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 7 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 6 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 6 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 5 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 5 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 | |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 4 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 3 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,110 | 352 |
Polk State College has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 29% | 39% |
Publications & Citations
Polk State College has published 116 scientific papers with 819 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, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 103 |
| 2025 | 2 | 74 |
Notable alumni
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Grady Judd
- Biography
-
Grady Curtis Judd Jr. is an American law enforcement officer serving 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 in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions.
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Denise Grimsley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Denise Grimsley is a Republican politician who served as a member of the Florida Senate from 2012 to 2018, and as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2004 to 2012. She was an unsuccessful candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture in 2018, but lost the Republican primary.
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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 56)
- 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 | 652 |
| 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 |