Polk

Polk State College

Polk
#8087 / #2146
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Public college in Winter Haven, Florida, United States

About Polk State College

According to Wikipedia, Polk State College, formerly Polk Community College, is a public college in Winter Haven, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. The college changed its name from Polk Community College in 2009 to reflect its first Bachelor's degree program. Originally named Polk Junior College, it began classes in 1964. The main campus is located in Winter Haven, a second campus is located in nearby Lakeland. Smaller centers exist in Bartow, Lake Wales, Winter Haven, and two in Lakeland.

Polk State College's Online Degrees

Polk State College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
33%

How Much Does Polk State College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$2,483$883

How Much Do Polk State College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Polk State College, then you can expect to earn an average of $35,000 per year. You also have a 86% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Polk State College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
12,67212,672

Where is Polk State College?

Polk State College is located at 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven FL 33881-4299

How Safe is Polk State College?

Winter Haven has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Polk State College Known For?

Polk State College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Polk State College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Criminal Justice
#1527
World Rank
#1532
Historical Rank
#814
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Computer Science
#5201
World Rank
#5208
Historical Rank
#1209
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Communications
#6082
World Rank
#6100
Historical Rank
#1639
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Engineering
#8405
World Rank
#8410
Historical Rank
#1706
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Education
#8447
World Rank
#8452
Historical Rank
#2258
USA Rank
education Degrees
Medical
#9011
World Rank
#9013
Historical Rank
#2543
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Nursing
#8402
World Rank
#8402
Historical Rank
#3051
USA Rank
nursing Degrees

Who Are Polk State College's Most Influential Alumni?

Who Are Polk State College's Most Influential Faculty?