Polk State College Rankings
| In the World | #5394 of 14178 |
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| In North America | #1441 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #1363 of 2528 |
| In Florida | #48 of 111 |
| In Winter Haven | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 10,827
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- polk.edu
Polk State College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
3,231 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,218 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 5233 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2793 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 1761 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 447 (4%) |
| Asian | 281 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 143 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 128 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $4,382
- Students receiving aid
- 74%
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 | $2,338 |
Polk State College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1,245 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 259 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 138 | 92 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 60 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 40 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 30 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 28 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 27 | |
| Physical Therapy Technician & Assistant | 22 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 15 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 13 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 12 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 11 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 10 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 9 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 8 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 7 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 7 | |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Engineering Technology, General | 5 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Grand Total | 1,676 | 440 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 26% | 30% |
Publications & Citations
Publication count by topic
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Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 3077 | 118 |
| History | 3585 | 1 |
| Computer science | 4901 | 78 |
| Business | 5295 | 6 |
| Biology | 5361 | 54 |
| Mathematics | 5453 | 13 |
| Psychology | 5739 | 13 |
| Engineering | 5884 | 2 |
| Medicine | 6140 | 8 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 6 | 18 |
| 2014 | 10 | 31 |
| 2015 | 6 | 30 |
| 2016 | 2 | 34 |
| 2017 | 9 | 37 |
| 2018 | 2 | 30 |
| 2019 | 4 | 51 |
| 2020 | 3 | 53 |
General info
| Alternative names | Polk State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Wikipedia | Polk State College |
| Motto | We Are Polk |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 654 |
| 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 |
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| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 8632971000 |