About Polk State College
Polk State College was founded in 1964 and is a public state college. Originally named Polk Junior College and then Polk Community College, in 2009 the school started offering bachelor’s degrees and was renamed Polk State College. Polk State College’s mission is “to be a quality-driven institution that transforms lives through the power of education by providing access to affordable degrees, career certificates, and workforce employment programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff.”
The school now offers certificates, associate’s, and bachelor’s degrees but primarily awards associate’s degrees. These degrees are available within six program departments. Several associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are available in completely online formats. Polk State College online degrees are asynchronous, allowing you to complete the online program on your own schedule.
Accreditation & Licensing
Polk State College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, primarily associate's, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Bachelor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 13,744 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 38% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
35%Transfer Rate:
19%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$40,624Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$10,076Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
48%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$2,472Credit for Military Training:
YesOnline Programs offered by Polk State College
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Business
Computer Science & IT
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Frequently Asked Questions About Polk State College
Is Polk State College accredited?
Yes. Polk State College is institutionally accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many online programs does Polk State College offer?
Polk State College offers 11 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.
What degree levels does Polk State College offer?
Polk State College offers bachelor's-level programs.
How should students contact admissions at Polk State College?
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Is Polk State College expensive, and what are the tuition costs?
Roughly speaking, Polk State College falls into GetEducated’s $ tuition tier, which points to a lower tuition range.
How quickly can I enroll at Polk State College?
Enrollment at any school can be a quick process; if all required admission requirements are met. This is where students can get hung up and slow down the process by taking too long to gather required documentation.
What should transfer students ask Polk State College first?
The first thing you must do is order your transcripts from any previous school you attended and have them provided to the new school immediately with the hopes of receiving an unofficial transfer credit evaluation quickly. In an ideal world, students would have an official transfer credit evaluation done prior to committing to enrollment at any school; however with the vast majority of schools, official transfer credit evaluations happen after you are already enrolled, typically in the first semester.
What GPA do most Polk State College programs require?
Most listed programs require a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Is Polk State College military friendly?
Polk State College shows Yellow Ribbon support. Check Yellow Ribbon eligibility before you apply, since program-level benefits can vary.
How can students request information from Polk State College through GetEducated?
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What documents are most commonly required for Polk State College applications?
Most listed programs ask for Official High School Transcript/GED Score and Official College Transcript(s). Getting these ready early can keep the application process moving.
Does Polk State College accept life experience credit?
Polk State College does not show a school-wide life experience credit policy. Check Transfer Options to confirm transfer-credit options for your specific program.
Are Polk State College programs fully online or mixed?
Polk State College programs are primarily listed as 100% Online, which can help students screen for schedule fit before applying.
What kinds of online programs does Polk State College offer?
Polk State College has online program options in areas such as Math & Science, Business, Computer Science & IT, and Criminal Justice, Safety & Law; start with the field that best matches your career goal, then compare cost, format, and admissions requirements. Compare Programs to get program, admissions, and cost details before applying.
Are any admission tests required for Polk State College programs?
One recurring admissions-test item is Placement Test. Students should confirm whether it applies to their specific program.
Do in-state and out-of-state tuition totals differ at Polk State College?
Some programs show different in-state and out-of-state tuition totals, so check your specific program cost.
Do any Polk State College programs have state authorization limitations?
State authorization restrictions are not prominent across available programs, but students should still confirm eligibility for their state. Check State Eligibility before applying to confirm whether your program is available where you live.
How often can students start at Polk State College?
Start times per year typically range from 3-6 for most schools. For Polk State College, students should confirm the next available start date for their specific program before applying.
How should working adults compare Polk State College programs?
Working adults should compare program format, pacing, total cost, and application requirements before choosing a path.
What should students compare before choosing a Polk State College program?
Students should compare accreditation fit, program format, application requirements, total cost, and whether the timeline works with their schedule.
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Polk State College is located in Florida
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