Polk State College-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

Polk State College

General Information:

Founded in 1964, Polk State College is seated on 98 acres located in Polk county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 27:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 800. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
For more information call: 863 297-1000. This school has a website at https://www.polk.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://passport.polk.edu/Genesis/student/applogon.jsp

Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$2,483.00	$9,933.00
Room and Board	$0.00	$0.00
Fees	$883.00	$883.00
Total	$3,366.00	$10,816.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.polk.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	0%
24-29	0%
18-23	0%
12-17	0%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	N/A
11-25%	N/A
26-50%	N/A
Under 50%	N/A

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Intramural Sports - Male:

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Sand volleyball, Table tennis

Intramural Sports - Female:

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Sand volleyball, Table tennis, Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:

Baseball, Basketball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:

Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	2,444
Female	5,047
Total	9,961

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	2,444
Female	5,047
Total	9,961

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	2%
African American	17%
Hispanic	27%
Native American	0%
White	47%
Other	6%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	71%
At Least 25 Years Old	29%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	99%
Out Of State	1%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	N/A
Live Off Campus	N/A

Student Events (Top 3)

Welcome Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Intramural Sports

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Florida Student Nursing Association, Honors Program Student Council, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Student Government Association, SALO (Student Activities and Leadership Office)

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

51.0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
43.0201 Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
43.0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
49.0101 Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
11.0201 Computer Programming/Programmer, General
19.0706 Child Development
19.0708 Child Care and Support Services Management
52.0209 Transportation/Mobility Management
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
15.0000 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
46.0301 Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
51.0907 Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
15.1201 Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
11.0801 Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
47.0607 Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
49.0102 Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
49.0104 Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
43.0103 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
52.0205 Operations Management and Supervision
11.1001 Network and System Administration/Administrator
51.0901 Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
52.0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
52.0204 Office Management and Supervision
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching
13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching
51.0806 Physical Therapy Assistant
51.0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
51.0803 Occupational Therapist Assistant
51.0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
51.0910 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
52.0299 Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

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School Summary

Polk State College

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.