Polk State College: Ranking & Review
| Winter Haven rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1604 | 5762 Top 34% |
Polk State College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 10,659 | 3,937 | 6,722 |
4,358 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,659 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
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.
Polk State College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $17,401 | $26,307 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Polk State College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $883 | $2,338 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $112 | $409 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,096 | 1,096 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 266 | 73 | 339 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 55 | 266 | 321 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 138 | 31 | 169 |
| Education | 62 | 62 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 58 | 58 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 31 | 31 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 30 | 30 | |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 1 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | |||
| Construction Trades | |||
| Grand Total | 1,752 | 378 | 2,130 |
A total of 2,130 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Polk State College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 31% | 25% |
General info
| Alternative names | Polk State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Motto | We Are Polk |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 662 |
| Instructional FTE | 238 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.polk.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 Avenue H NE Winter Haven, Florida, 33881-4299 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 245,000 |
| Phone | 8632971000 |