Polk State College

999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL, 33881-4299
Tel: (863)297-1000
Public | 10,589 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Polk State College serves 10,589 students (35% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Polk State College is one of 2 community colleges within Polk County, FL.

School Overview:
Polk State College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level Four or more years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 324 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 10,589 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:33 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,739 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 6,850 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,789 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $10,444 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Polk Community College is located in Polk County, Florida. It began classes in 1964. The main campus is located in Winter Haven. In 1988, a second campus was opened in Lakeland. Total enrollment is about 9,000 credit students and 11,000 non-credit students, served by a staff of about 100 full-time faculty members
  • In 1968, PCC opened its Winter Haven campus on a 100-acre site on the shores of Lake Elbert. The original campus consisted of four permanent buildings: Learning Resources (WLR), Science (WSC) Multi-Services (WMS), a shower/locker room and six portables. In 1969, a snack bar was opened. It eventually was expanded into the Student Center (WST). Over the years, a Health Center/Gym (WHC), Administration (WAD) and Fine Arts (WFA) buildings have been added. In 1999, the eighth building on the Winter Haven campus opened. It is a 6,000 square foot Rehabilitative Health building, which houses the Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.
  • PCC's Corporate College is also the ideal setting for working professionals to stay up-to-date in their fields. Another option is our Collegiate High School, which offers qualified high school students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and college degree concurrently. PCC also offers college preparatory courses and comprehensive academic support services and resources, as well as a newly established Honors Program.
  • Polk Community College's Associate in Arts (AA) programs are parallel and equal to those offered in the state university system. Approximately 65% of PCC's graduates earn AA degrees and are guaranteed admission as juniors to Florida's universities and private colleges. The College also has Associate in Science (AS) degrees and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees leading directly to employment. In addition, several certificate programs and continuing education classes are offered by PCC.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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