Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,366 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,272 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,709 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,027 | State avg: $19,834. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 32.56% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 6.93% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Polk State College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,272
Books and supplies
$2,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$12,709
Average net price
$9,027
Average aid coverage
29%
$3,682 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Polk State College pays approximately $9,027 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Florida average of $19,834 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Polk State College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Florida and national averages.
Polk State College net price
$9,027
Florida average
$19,834
National average
$17,506
Polk State College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,272 and average net price at $9,027. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,272
Current net price
$9,027
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
33.96%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,624
Undergraduates
5,954
10-Year Median Earnings - Polk State College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Polk State College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Polk State College?
Undergraduates
5,954
Completion rate
33.96%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
32.56%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
6.93%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 32.56% of Polk State College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 6.93% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Polk State College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Polk State College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Polk State College is listed at 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Polk State College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk State College | Not available | $12,272 | $9,027 | $40,624 |
| Miami Ad School | Not available | $19,400 | Not available | $106,192 |
| West Coast University-Miami | Not available | $23,691 | $38,218 | $102,672 |
| Chamberlain University-Florida | 100.00% | $19,686 | $29,539 | $92,405 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 66.28% | $42,304 | $40,289 | $84,131 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Polk State College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Polk State College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Polk State College tuition?
Polk State College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,272.
What is Polk State College's average net price?
Polk State College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,027.
What is Polk State College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,624 for Polk State College.
Is Polk State College accredited?
Polk State College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Polk State College?
The local dataset lists 5,954 undergraduate students at Polk State College.
What percentage of Polk State College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Polk State College in the local dataset is 32.56%.
What is the federal loan rate at Polk State College?
The federal loan rate for Polk State College in the local dataset is 6.93%.
Where should I verify Polk State College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Polk State College or the latest official federal education data.