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Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL·Public·www.polk.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Polk State College is a public college in Winter Haven, FL. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 97/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Polk State College is a public college in Winter Haven, FL. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 97/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,483
In-State Tuition
+$883 fees
$9,933
Out-of-State Tuition
+$2,339 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

10,000–19,999

Urban setting

Beach Access

63 miles

New Port Richey, FL

Ski Access

496 miles

Sapphire Valley Ski Area

Weather

Hot Climate

71°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

496 mi away
8 skiable acres3 lifts
505 mi away
Cataloochee Ski Area

North Carolina

527 mi away
50 skiable acres5 lifts

Nearest Beach

New Port Richey, FL

Ocean access within 63.0 miles

63 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Winter Haven, FL

63°Jan65°Feb68°Mar74°Apr79°May82°Jun84°Jul84°Aug82°Sep77°Oct70°Nov65°Dec

Station: WINTER HAVEN · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

97/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety9610094
96/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
94/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,483$9,933
Fees
$883$2,339
Total
$3,366$12,272
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

41 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
984 grads/yr$43,940
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's
199 grads/yr$52,404
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
100 grads/yr$79,660
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCertificate
92 grads/yr$58,912
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's
71 grads/yr$94,269

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's71 grads$94,269
Air Transportation
Associate's21 grads$83,657
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's100 grads$79,660
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate30 grads$75,539
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's54 grads$69,815
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate92 grads$58,912
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's47 grads$55,634
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Other$55,070
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's30 grads$54,431
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's18 grads$53,932

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Polk State College located?

Polk State College is located in Winter Haven, FL. The main campus address is 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Polk State College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Polk State College charges $2,483/year for in-state students and $9,933/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $12,272/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Polk State College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Polk State College the right fit for me?

Whether Polk State College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($9,933/year out-of-state), campus culture in Winter Haven, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Polk State College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Polk State College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Size
10,000–19,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Bachelor's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 71°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
97/100
Nearest Airport
Lakeland, FL (LAL) · 19 mialso ISM (24 mi), MCO (37 mi)

Location

Winter Haven, FL

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.