Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL

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Tuition & Fees

$3,366

$12,272

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

34%

male

66%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

8,180

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1964, Polk State College is a public two-year comprehensive college that is known for its associate degrees and certificate programs in various fields. It is located on a 98-acre campus in Winter Haven, Florida—near Lakeland.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 8,180
Established in 1964
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

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

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
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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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Financial Aid

75%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$2,152

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $3,366
Books & supplies $2,000
Total $5,366
Average Financial Aid - $2,152
Total with Avg. Aid $3,214

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NJCAA, FCCAA (Suncoast)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping yes
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General yes
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician yes
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew yes
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist yes
Child Care and Support Services Management yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) yes
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician yes
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes
Network and System Administration/Administrator yes
Occupational Therapist Assistant yes
Office Management and Supervision yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Physical Therapy Assistant yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Transportation/Mobility Management yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Management
  2. Nursing
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Honors program
  • Internships

8,180

total students

99%

in-state

1%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

8,180
students

Female
66%
5,369

Male
34%
2,811

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

37%

3,023
students

Female
64%
1,935

Male
36%
1,088

63%

5,157
students

Female
67%
3,434

Male
33%
1,723

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
28%
Hispanic/Latino
45%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

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
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

trimester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

trimester hours

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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
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