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Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, FL, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

Located along central Florida’s I-4 tech corridor, Florida Polytechnic University is the state’s only STEM-focused public university. Florida Poly confers undergraduate degrees in six STEM fields of study and is also home to a Division of Arts, Sciences, and Mathematics. To supplement classroom instruction, Florida Poly courses feature project-based learning and chances to apply for industry internships. The Florida Poly campus also houses a Science and Technology Building which features a 6-foot tall supercomputer, a robotics lab, and multiple 3D printers.

Acceptance Rate:
56%
Average Net Price:
$10,846
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1304

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$10,846
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$4,940
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$21,004
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,940
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$5,954
$30k - $48k
$7,634
$48k - $75k
$9,176
$75k - $110k
$13,933
$110k+
$13,704
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Aid & Grants

0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,147
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,539
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,155

 

Students receiving state aid
66%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3668
Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,539
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,448,497
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,433,583

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
28%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,555
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$72
Students receiving federal loans
28%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,986
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,968

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
56%
Acceptance Rate
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2779
Students Applied
79
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 1
OtherNovember 1
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
91%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
31%
Submitting ACT
69%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1304
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
600
75th
690
Reading
25th
590
75th
680
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
71%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
8%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
35
Top 25%
37
Top 50%
92
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
77
$30k - $48k
41
$48k - $75k
47
$75k - $110k
28
$110k+
26

Admissions Resources

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For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,593
Total Number of Undergrads
1,531
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
43%
20-39 Students
52%
40-99 Students
3%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
15

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
81%
 US National: 44%
19%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
91%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
11
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
24%
White
57%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
1%
Student Organizations
46
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Phoenix
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
4

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$72

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Veronica's Review

from Land o Lakes, FL

Be ready to study tech. Make sure that you really enjoy it, because there aren't any majors that are unrelated to STEM for you to switch into should you change your mind. Also remember that FL Poly is...

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