Outcomes at Polk State
Graduation Rate
32.89%
Transfer-out Rate
13.71%
The graduation rate at Polk State College is 32.89% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. 271 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 824 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 48.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 13.71% that is average 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. 271 students have completed and 113 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 28 students still enrolled and 412 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 824 | - |
| Completers | 271 (32.89%) | - |
| Transfer-out | 113 (13.71%) | - |
| Still Enrolled | 28 (3.40%) | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 412 (50.00%) | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32.89% (271/824) | 32.10% (113/352) | 33.47% (158/472) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 41.18% (7/17) | 30.77% (4/13) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 22.48% (29/129) | 24.07% (13/54) | 21.33% (16/75) |
| Hispanic | 29.57% (55/186) | 23.75% (19/80) | 33.96% (36/106) |
| White | 37.73% (163/432) | 39.89% (71/178) | 36.22% (92/254) |
| Two or More Race | 34.48% (10/29) | 36.36% (4/11) | 33.33% (6/18) |
| Unknown | 21.05% (4/19) | 22.22% (2/9) | 20.00% (2/10) |