Polk State College
Polk State College is one of the forty public 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in an urban area, in Winter Haven.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,659 students attend the school. Every year 28% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Polk State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,483, and fees were $883. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,933 and $2,339 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students10,659 |
Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 27 | 88 |
Bachelor's degree | 6 | 67 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1985 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $112/credit | |
In State Students | $112/credit | |
Out of State Students | $409/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $5,040 | $5,040 | $18,405 |
ADN | 70 | $7,840 | $7,840 | $28,630 |
BSN | 125 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $51,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 67% of Polk State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 56% | $4,385 |
Other Federal Grant | 6% | $580 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,121 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $1,601 |
Federal Student Loans | 9% | $4,250 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,402
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,630 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,755 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,865 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,194 |
Over $110,000$12,331 |
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Student Population
10,659
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,722
Women
3,937
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
52% |
Hispanic |
22% |
Black/African American |
16% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.