Polk State College
- Polk State College, established in 1964, has campuses and centers in every corner of Polk County, including Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, and Lake Wales. Each year, the College serves more than 14,000 degree-seeking students and 9,000 individuals in workforce training programs. Degree offerings include the Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts, and Associate in Science. The College also offers a wide range of certificate and workforce training options. Additionally, the College operates three charter high schools. The advantages of attending Polk State include small class sizes, flexible class schedules and online options, affordable tuition, excellent financial aid, vibrant student life opportunities, and intercollegiate athletics.
School Highlights
Polk State College serves 13,916 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 13,916 students
- In-state tuition: $112
- Out-state tuition: $409
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 654 teachers has grown by 163% over five years.
Polk State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
4 or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
654 staff
128 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Polk State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Polk State College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,916 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
3,896 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
10,019 students
2,273 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
26%
30%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
48%
38%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
College Completion Rate
31%
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $112 is less than the state average of $5,404. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $409 is less than the state average of $11,632. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$112
$5,404
Out-State Tuition Fees
$409
$11,632
Tuition Notes
per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,413
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,042
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Golden KEt (GK), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Student Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Symphony Orchestra, Theater
Golden KEt (GK), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Student Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Symphony Orchestra, Theater
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 07/12/2022
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