Polk State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5781 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1628 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1543 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #58 of 109 | In Florida |
| #6308 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6400 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6826 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,180
- 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.
2,863 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,334 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 | 3711 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2296 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 1368 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 298 (4%) |
| Asian | 265 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 116 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (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
- $3,168
- Students receiving aid
- 75%
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 438 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 | 1,210 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 222 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 120 | 102 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 57 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 28 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 28 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 22 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 20 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 17 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 11 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 11 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 10 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 9 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 8 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 7 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 5 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,605 | 438 |
Polk State College has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 32% | 33% |
Publications & Citations
Polk State College has published 96 scientific papers with 491 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 | 17 |
| 2014 | 6 | 18 |
| 2015 | 8 | 14 |
| 2016 | 4 | 22 |
| 2017 | 10 | 26 |
| 2018 | 4 | 23 |
| 2019 | 4 | 36 |
| 2020 | 4 | 60 |
| 2021 | 5 | 75 |
| 2022 | 16 | 72 |
| 2023 | 3 | 75 |
Notable alumni
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Grady Judd
- Biography
-
Grady Judd is the sheriff of Polk County, Florida. He has served in this position 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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Robert Gilchrist
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Robert Gilchrist is a professional basketball player currently playing for Elan Coton of the Road to BAL. Gilchrist was born in London, England and played his college career in the United States.
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Neil Combee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
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 54)
- 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 | 599 |
| 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 |