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Polk State College

#1879 in US ranking Winter Haven, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$10,771
Tuition & fees
$2,973
Avg. aid
$2,472
Receiving aid
77%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
35%
Median salary
$48,053
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Polk State College?

Polk State College's recurring student activities include Welcome Week, Hispanic Heritage Month programming, and intramural sports. These are opportunities for participation rather than evidence of a single, college-wide residential tradition.

Welcome Week helps students find services and connect with campus activities at the start of a term. Hispanic Heritage Month offers cultural and educational programming, while intramural events give students a recreational way to meet others. The schedule and location of any particular event may change, so students should use the current activities calendar rather than expect every event at every campus. Performances and other academic or community events add further options throughout the year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Polk State College?

Polk State College does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students arrange their own accommodation, whether they live with family, rent locally, or commute from elsewhere in the region.

Because there is no college residence hall, an estimated room-and-board amount in a cost-of-attendance budget is not a housing bill from Polk State or a promise that accommodation is available. Students renting independently should compare lease terms, utilities, transportation, and travel time to the location where required classes meet. Campus food options may differ by site and operating hours; students with long class days should check what is available where they study rather than assume a residential-style dining hall or meal plan.

Polk State College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

37

Polk State College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1
Campus size
98 acres

Polk State College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • 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

Polk State College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Polk State College Libraries

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

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

Polk State College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Polk State College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 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.