Polk State College
tuition & fees
$9,818
Student Population
10,318
online students
4,120
Number of Programs
64
Financial Aid Amount
$2,472
Graduation Rate
35%
Polk State College is a Public, 4 years college located in Winter Haven, Florida.
It has a total enrollment of 10,318 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate/Associate's College school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree.
Polk State College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Polk State College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299 |
| Phone | 863-297-1000 |
| WEB | www.polk.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.polk.edu/admission-aid/admission-registrar-and-student-services-forms/ |
| Online Application | https://passport.polk.edu/Genesis/student/applogon.jsp |
| Financial Aid | www.polk.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.polk.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.polk.edu/admission-aid/veteran-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.polk.edu/compliance-for-equal-opportunity-and-accessibility-services/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Polk State College has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
Polk State's 2025 tuition & fees is $2,694 for Florida residents and $9,818 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -19.99% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($12,271).
| Florida Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $2,694 | $9,818 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 10,318 students have enrolled at Polk State (2024-2025). Among them, 4,120 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 10,318 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10,318 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,120 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Polk State offers 64 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Polk State
| Number of programs | 64 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |