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Florida Polytechnic University

#201 in US ranking Lakeland, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,066
Tuition & fees
$4,939
Avg. aid
$8,434
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
58%
SAT range
1170–1340
ACT range
24–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$58,573
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Florida Polytechnic University?

Florida Poly's recurring events reflect its technical and student-organized interests. Reported examples include PolyCon, a Game Expo and hackathons.

PolyCon brings convention-style activities into campus life, while the Game Expo gives students a setting to show game-development work. Hackathons center on building and presenting projects within a limited time. Formats, organizers and schedules can vary by year, so students interested in participating should check the current events calendar rather than assume each event is held every term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Florida Polytechnic University?

Florida Poly offers undergraduate residence-hall housing, including coeducational arrangements, but availability should not be mistaken for a guaranteed room. Prospective residents should check the housing application timeline, contract terms and room-selection process for their entry year.

Reported residence features include high-speed internet and electronically controlled entrances. Students should compare room types, meal-plan rules and cancellation terms before signing a contract. Campus dining and any required or optional meal plan can materially affect the budget; students planning to commute or live off campus should also check which dining options are available without a residential plan.

Florida Polytechnic University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

46

Florida Polytechnic University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
58%
Campus size
176 acres

Florida Polytechnic University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Florida Polytechnic University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Florida Polytechnic University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Florida Polytechnic University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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