Overview
Polk State College is a public 4-year college based in Winter Haven, Florida. Polk State College is committed to diversity and has partnerships with the National Council on Black American Affairs and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. The college also operates an Aerospace program that confers both associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Average Net Price:
$9,740
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
2.6
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $3,366 |
| 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. | $12,271 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
34%
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. 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.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$3,168
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,811
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$871
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1084
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,811
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$102,852
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.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$2,999
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.
$6,500
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.
$100
Students receiving federal loans
7%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,999
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
573
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
8,180
Total Number of Undergrads
8,180
0
100
28%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
32
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
7
Countries Represented
5
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
37
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagle
School Colors
black and red
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
36
Total Female Athletes
54
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
Sports Team (Women)
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Polk State College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,000
Top 5 Cities
Lakeland
Tampa
Orlando
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Top 5 Employers
Publix Super Markets
Polk County School Board
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida
Polk State College
BayCare Health System
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Sales
Education
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.
$6,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
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.
$100
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThis college has wonderful teachers who are willing to help each student and they really care about you.
Faith from Bartow, FL
I am learning a lot it PSC. I am actually learning things that i should learned in high school. The teachers are very patient. I recommend this school.
Jeannie from Lakeland, FL
Polk State is supportive and full of dedicated professionals, both student and teacher.
Marisa from Winter Haven, FL
I have enjoyed nearly every course. Most of the professors or interested in their students success.
Laura from Mulberry, FL
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