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IPEDS ID: 136516
OPE ID: 00151400
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Polk State College
999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, Florida 33881-4299
General information:  (863) 297-1000
Website:  www.polk.edu/
Type:  4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  7,963 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  20 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.polk.edu/admission-aid/admission-registrar-and-student-services-forms/
Apply Onlinepassport.polk.edu/Genesis/student/applogon.jsp
Financial Aidwww.polk.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.polk.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranswww.polk.edu/admission-aid/veteran-information/
Disability Serviceswww.polk.edu/disability-services/
Mission Statement
  www.polk.edu/about/
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services, Fall 2023
3% or less
High school students enrolled in college courses for credit, 2023-2024
3,484
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Occupational
Academic
Noncredit education offered
Workforce Education
Contract Training/Customized Training
Developmental Education
English as a Second Language
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2023Full timePart time
Total faculty153251
Instructional153251
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
Tuition and fees
In-state$3,366$3,366$3,366$2,694-20.0%
Out-of-state$12,272$12,272$12,272$9,817-20.0%
Books and supplies$2,000$2,000$2,000$2,69834.9%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Food and Housing$8,339$8,339$8,339$12,18646.1%
Other expenses$3,696$3,696$3,696$3,9647.3%
Off Campus with Family
Food and Housing---$7,462 -
Other expenses$6,855$6,855$6,855$3,964-42.2%
Total Expenses2021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
In-state
Off Campus$17,401$17,401$17,401$21,54223.8%
Off Campus with Family$12,221$12,221$12,221$9,356-23.4%
Out-of-state
Off Campus$26,307$26,307$26,307$28,6659.0%
Off Campus with Family$21,127$21,127$21,127$16,479-22.0%
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2022-2023
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid146184%————
Grant or scholarship aid44882%$2,353,538$5,253
Federal grants42277%$2,009,394$4,762
Pell grants31758%$891,157$2,811
Other federal grants32059%$1,118,237$3,494
State/local government grant or scholarships21539%$235,523$1,095
Institutional grants or scholarships387%$108,621$2,858
Student loan aid234%$67,209$2,922
Federal student loans234%$67,209$2,922
Other student loans00%$0—
  • 1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid14,29469%$16,950,971$3,948
Pell grants2,66343%$5,754,497$2,161
Federal student loans5679%$2,007,035$3,540
Non-degree/non-certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid1633%$164,858$2,617
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

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open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2020-20212021-20222022-2023
Average net price$8,227$9,588$9,832
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2020-20212021-20222022-2023
$0 – $30,000$7,796$8,525$8,439
$30,001 – $48,000$9,393$9,488$8,826
$48,001 – $75,000$8,881$10,087$10,302
$75,001 – $110,000$7,433$9,554$8,377
$110,001 and more$8,364$9,433—
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for Food and Housing and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, Federal Work-Study, Subsidized Direct Loans, and Unsubsidized Direct Loans. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students awarded federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2023
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)7,963
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment343
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 34% Part-time: 66%Student Gender: Male: 35% Female: 65%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 3% Black or African American: 17% Hispanic/Latino: 30% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 42% Two or more races: 4% Race/ethnicity unknown: 2% U.S. Nonresident: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 72% 25 and over: 28% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 99% Out-of-state: 0% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2022.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 41% Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 32% Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 27%
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open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

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Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution without completing at the current institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 39 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2023.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2017
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 34% Transfer-out rate: 23%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 30% Female: 37%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2017 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 20% Asian: 55% Black or African American: 19% Hispanic/Latino: 33% White: 38% Two or more races: 45% Race/ethnicity unknown: 50% U.S. Nonresident: 30%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2017 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Outcome Measures
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2015-16
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 29% Received a Bachelor's degree: 8% Enrolled at same institution: 3% Enrolled at different institution: 24% [Pell] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 25% Received a Bachelor's degree: 6% Enrolled at same institution: 3% Enrolled at different institution: 25% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 34% Received a Bachelor's degree: 10% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 21%
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2015-16
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 3% Received an Associate's degree: 15% Received a Bachelor's degree: 2% Enrolled at same institution: 3% Enrolled at different institution: 26% [Pell] Received a certificate: 2% Received an Associate's degree: 13% Received a Bachelor's degree: 2% Enrolled at same institution: 3% Enrolled at different institution: 25% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 17% Received a Bachelor's degree: 3% Enrolled at same institution: 3% Enrolled at different institution: 26%
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2015-16
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 2% Received an Associate's degree: 27% Received a Bachelor's degree: 16% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 29% [Pell] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 28% Received a Bachelor's degree: 15% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 30% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 5% Received an Associate's degree: 27% Received a Bachelor's degree: 19% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 26%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2015-16
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 7% Received an Associate's degree: 15% Received a Bachelor's degree: 9% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 30% [Pell] Received a certificate: 6% Received an Associate's degree: 18% Received a Bachelor's degree: 8% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 28% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 8% Received an Associate's degree: 14% Received a Bachelor's degree: 9% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 31%
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2023-2024
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramUndergraduate
Certificate		AssociateBachelor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping36-
Business Administration and Management, General2128-
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other--199
Office Management and Supervision-0-
Operations Management and Supervision-0-
Small Business Administration/Management7--
Transportation/Mobility Management72-
Category total3836199
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1--
Category total1--
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Communications Technology/Technician17--
Category total17--
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General-9-
Information Technology5--
Network and System Administration/Administrator18-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design-9-
Category total626-
Construction Trades
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General-0-
Category total-0-
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching--3
Education, Other31--
Elementary Education and Teaching--31
Category total31-34
Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician6--
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician-0-
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General229-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician8--
Category total369-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management-15-
Child Care Provider/Assistant33--
Category total3315-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist011-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-12-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)307-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician00-
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller7--
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist00-
Occupational Therapist Assistant-13-
Physical Therapy Assistant-5-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer-16-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-10071
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist-8-
Category total3717271
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections24--
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration-27-
Criminal Justice/Police Science68--
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies--47
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician-4-
Category total923147
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-984-
Category total-984-
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician-2-
Category total-2-
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General--26
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew014-
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations27-
Category total22126
Visual and Performing Arts
Digital Arts0--
Category total0--
Grand total2931,296377
open-close Servicemembers and Veterans
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2022-2023
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 130 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 14
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $3,960 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: $741
RETENTION RATES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES Full-time students: 100%
Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
Athletics Participation
  • Sanction Body: NJCAA Division I
Varsity Men's and Women's TeamsMenWomen
Baseball27–
Basketball14–
Soccer–21
Softball–14
Volleyball–12
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on CollegesAccredited since (01/01/1967)06/02/2031
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programsAccredited since (06/01/1985)12/31/2025
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate programAccredited since (10/01/2012)12/31/2025
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degreeAccredited since (03/01/2000)12/31/2021
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistantAccredited (05/01/1996 - 10/25/2022)
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistantAccredited since (05/31/1996)06/30/2024
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographersAccredited (06/01/1985 - 08/24/2021)
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/110185.
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On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape000
d. Fondling000
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault001
i. Burglary110
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking000
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations100
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations000
c. Liquor law violations000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year202120202019
Default rate0.0%0.0%3.9%
Number in default0037
Number in repayment1,1261,074944
Aid Programs
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)