Polk State College Florida

Public college in Winter Haven, Florida serving 7,963 students with low in-state tuition of $1,987 annually.

College statistics

Address:
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL
33881
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.polk.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,987
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,947
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,987
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$7,947
Total Student Enrollment:
7,963
Endowment (End of Year):
$153,790,796
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Polk State College is a public 4-year institution in Winter Haven, Florida, offering both associate and baccalaureate degrees. The college serves Central Florida's working and commuting student population through a mix of transfer pathways and bachelor's degree programs.

In-state tuition is $1,987 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,947. Total enrollment stands at 7,963 students. The college's low cost structure makes it accessible to students seeking to begin university-level work or complete bachelor's degrees without accumulating significant debt.

Polk State's mix of associate and bachelor's programs positions it as a regional hub for affordable higher education. Many students use the college as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions. The school works best for commuting and working students seeking flexible scheduling and a low-cost entry point to higher education. For more information, visit www.polk.edu/.

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