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Polk State College
Polk State College
WINTER HAVEN, FL . 4 Year 3.7
#2415 in Best Colleges in America
999 AVE H NE WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881

Overview

Polk State College is a public university, part of the University System of Florida, founded in 1964. The main campus is located in Winter Haven, Florida, with a branch campus in Lakeland and four learning centers. The College offers Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Science degrees, as well as a variety of certificate and vocational training programs. Polk State College also operates three charter high schools dedicated to transforming students' lives by providing high-quality, affordable educational opportunities through small class sizes, online learning, and community enrichment.

Rankings

  • 238

    #238 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • 2415

    #2415 in Best Colleges in America

  • Safest College Campuses in America 238 of 1,306

Academics

  • C Academics
  • B Value
  • B Diversity
  • BCampus
  • CAthletics
  • CParty Scene
  • C Professors
  • B Location
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,333 Graduates
  • Business
    344 Graduates
  • Nursing
    248 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    122 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    98 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    91 Graduates
  • Education
    65 Graduates
  • Small Business Management
    63 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    60 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    49 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $0
  • ACT Range
    Considered but not required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,400
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    58%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    33%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,148 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    5,896
  • Undergrads Over 25
    29%
  • Pell Grant
    43%
  • Varsity Athletes
    4%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    24:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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