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# Polk State College

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

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 28.032411, -81.711873

### Summary

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

### Description

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/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 136,516
- **State**: FL
- **City**: Winter Haven
- **Address**: 999 Avenue H NE
- **Zip Code**: 33881
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.polk.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **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
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate/Baccalaureate
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities