CollegeXpress: Polk State College Profile

Tuition & Fees

^$3,717

^$14,091

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

500-599

42%

400-499

46%

composite english math

30-36

24-29

31%

18-23

62%

30-36

24-29

11%

18-23

34%

12-17

53%

30-36

24-29

21%

18-23

56%

12-17

17%

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undergraduateRatios

35^%

male

65^%

female

teacher

students

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Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

10,591

undergraduate students

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Codes

SAT	5548
ACT	757

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Location

School Facts

Polk State College, founded in 1964, is a public college. Its 98-acre main campus is located in Winter Haven. Branch campus located in Lakeland; one center in Winter Haven, two centers in Lakeland, one center in Bartow, and one center in Lake Wales.

Public/private	Public
Campus Enrollment	10,591
Established in	1964
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Winter Haven, FL

98-acre campus in Winter Haven (population: 41,280), within 60 miles of Orlando and Tampa. Public transportation serves campus.

Polk State College
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299

Campus Life

yes: Students may have cars on campus

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

500-599

42%

400-499

46%

composite english math

30-36

24-29

31%

18-23

62%

30-36

24-29

11%

18-23

34%

12-17

53%

30-36

24-29

21%

18-23

56%

12-17

17%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Neither
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Kathy Bucklew
Director of Student Enrollment Services
P: 863 297-1000
F: 863 297-1023
studentservices@polk.edu

Financial Aid

49^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$6,859

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$3,717
Tuition	$3,717
Average Financial Aid	- $6,859
Total with Avg. Aid	$-3,142

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$13,415,895
Federal	$10,559,609
State	$1,502,207
Institutional	$1,354,079
Other external

Non-need-based

Total	$102,852
Federal
State
Institutional	$102,852
Other external

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
June 30

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 863 297-1004
F: 863 298-6850
financialaid@polk.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Peter Elliott
Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer
pelliott@polk.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
soccer
softball
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bass fishing, bowling, flag football, soccer, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Bing Tyus (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: NJCAA, FCCAA (Suncoast)
Mascot: Eagle
School colors: black and red

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting Technology
Aerospace Administration
Aerospace Sciences/Concentrations
Aviation Maintenance Administration
Business Administration
Business Operational Management
Cardiovascular Technology
Computer Systems/Business Analysis
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Digital Media Technology
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education/Management
Electrical Distribution Technology
Elementary Education
Emergency Medical Services
Engineering Technology/Concentrations
Fire Science Technology
Network Systems Engineering Technology
Nursing
Nursing Transition
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Professional Pilot Science
R.N. to B.S.N.
Radiography
Respiratory Care
Supervision/Management/Concentrations
Supply Chain Management

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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Honors program
Internships

10,591

total students

99^%

in-state

1^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

10,591
students

Female
65^%
6,905

Male
35^%
3,686

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

34^%

3,675
students

Female
63^%
2,300

Male
37^%
1,375

66^%

6,916
students

Female
67^%
4,605

Male
33^%
2,311

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Student Break-down

< 1%: Nonresident aliens
14%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
19%: Hispanic/Latino
38%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Transfer applicants accepted

Not Reported

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of Some
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Not Required/Recommended
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

trimester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

trimester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Personal

Remedial services offered

Math
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Other
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100^%

Additional services

Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Reader services
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	15
Countries most often represented	Cayman Islands China Germany Mexico Nigeria The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes English lab Special counselors/advisors

International Student Contact

Mary Westgate
Coordinator, Student Services
863 292-3758
mwestgate@polk.edu

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Winter Haven, FL

Campus Life

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Admissions Factors

Very Important

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Deadline

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

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Athletic Directors

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

10,591students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

3,675students

6,916students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Not Reported

Not Reported

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Credits

trimester hours

trimester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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International Students

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Of students' needs
were fully met

10,591
students

3,675
students

6,916
students