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Florida Polytechnic University

#201 in US ranking Lakeland, FL
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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 graduation rates for students at Florida Polytechnic University?

Florida Poly's reported four-year graduation rate is 41%, while its six-year rate is 55%. These measures follow defined groups of first-time, full-time students who began a bachelor's degree; they are not the percentage of all current students who will graduate.

The difference shows that some students complete after four years but within six. The reported first-year retention rate is 75%, meaning about three-quarters of the measured entering group returned the following fall. Transfer students and part-time students can have different timelines, so applicants should also examine the course schedule and internship requirements for their intended major.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Florida Polytechnic University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings for covered graduates with measurable earnings about one year after completing a program. The reported figure is $56,731 for computer software and media applications and $52,501 for mechanical engineering.

These are program-specific historical medians, not starting-salary offers or predictions for an individual graduate. Coverage depends on the graduates included in the federal data, and earnings can vary with occupation, location, further education and the job market. A one-year measure also cannot show long-term career growth. Students comparing programs should weigh these figures alongside curriculum, internship access, costs and the kinds of work they want to pursue.

Florida Polytechnic University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
55%
4-year graduation
41%
6-year graduation
55%

Florida Polytechnic University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
75%
First-year retention, part-time students
40%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

Florida Polytechnic University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$58,573
4 years after graduation
$86,952
5 years after graduation
$91,217

Alumni Salary for Florida Polytechnic University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Computer Software and Media Applications

$56,731

Mechanical Engineering

$52,501

Florida Polytechnic University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

18102120

Engineering

1492106

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

62329

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

4610

Mathematics and Statistics

303

Military Technologies and Applied Sciences

011

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

21012

Engineering

21012

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

8412

Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians

022

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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