Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL · City · 7,180 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Winter Haven, FL, 33881-4299 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCO · Orlando
37 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,451
Out-of-state COA
$20,574
Avg net price
$9,427
In-state tuition
$2,694
Out-of-state tuition
$9,817
Books & supplies
$2,698/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,446
$30–48k
$9,203
$48–75k
$9,502
$110k+
$7,464
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
Transfer-out rate
21%
Consumer completion
33%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,602
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,624
Median debt
$10,076
Monthly loan payment
$107
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,000–$14,196
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,875
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$23,968
Independent students
42%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
27%
Hispanic
30%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
23%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,602
10 years after entry
$40,624
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Institutional
Endowment
$35M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Full-time faculty
39%
Avg faculty salary
$7,338/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,640
Federal loan rate
6%
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