Outcomes at Polk State
Graduation Rate
35.34%
Transfer-out Rate
18.55%
The graduation rate at Polk State College is 35.34% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. 282 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 798 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 45.90%.
The transfer-out rate is 18.55% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Polk State College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Polk State College. 282 students have completed and 148 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 27 students still enrolled and 341 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 798 | - |
| Completers | 282 (35.34%) | - |
| Transfer-out | 148 (18.55%) | - |
| Still Enrolled | 27 (3.38%) | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 341 (42.73%) | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35.34% (282/798) | 29.13% (90/309) | 39.26% (192/489) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (2/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Asian | 38.10% (8/21) | 50.00% (4/8) | 30.77% (4/13) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 21.13% (30/142) | 18.52% (10/54) | 22.73% (20/88) |
| Hispanic | 31.48% (68/216) | 26.58% (21/79) | 34.31% (47/137) |
| White | 42.90% (151/352) | 33.56% (49/146) | 49.51% (102/206) |
| Two or More Race | 28.95% (11/38) | 21.43% (3/14) | 33.33% (8/24) |
| Unknown | 54.55% (6/11) | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (4/8) |