Polk State College Healthcare Programs
Polk State College is a public institution located in Winter Haven, FL. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.
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Polk State College Rankings
Polk State has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:
| Ranking | Rank | Among |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | #16 of 84 | State — Florida |
| Overall Quality | #16 of 86 | State — Florida |
| College Major Best Value | #24 of 85 | State — Florida |
| College Major Best Value | #25 of 84 | State — Florida |
| College Best Colleges For Money | #32 of 230 | State — Florida |
| Overall Quality | #41 of 216 | State — Florida |
| Overall Quality | #58 of 498 | Region — Southeast |
| Overall Quality | #60 of 506 | Region — Southeast |
Where Is Polk State College?
Contact details for Polk State are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299 |
| Phone: | 8632971000 |
| Website: | www.polk.edu/ |
| Admissions: | www.polk.edu/admission-aid/admission-registrar-and-student-services-forms/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.polk.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/ |
How Do I Get Into Polk State?
You can apply to Polk State online at: https://passport.polk.edu/Genesis/student/applogon.jsp
How Hard Is It To Get Into Polk State?
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Can I Afford Polk State College?
The average net price after aid at Polk State is $9,027. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.
Tuition & Fees
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| In-State Tuition | $1,987 |
| In-State Fees | $707 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $7,947 |
| Out-of-State Fees | $1,871 |
| Total In-State Tuition & Fees | $2,694 |
| Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $9,818 |
Financial Aid
When including loans, work-study, and grants, 6% of students at Polk State receive some form of financial aid (446 students).
Nearly 48% of students at Polk State receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,472 per student.
32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $3,009.
Student Loan Debt
6% of Polk State undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $3,546 per year.
Polk State College Undergraduate Student Diversity
Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate’s.
Gender Diversity
Of the 5,954 undergraduate students at Polk State, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Polk State College undergraduate students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 500 |
| Hispanic | 1,690 |
| White | 1,262 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 119 |
| Non-Resident | 232 |
Geographic Diversity
The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Polk State are listed below.
| State | First-Time UG Students |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,242 |
Additionally, approximately 3.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.
Online Learning at Polk State College
Polk State provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.
3,985 undergraduate students at Polk State took at least one online class — of those, 4,120 took all of their classes online.
Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.
Healthcare Programs at Polk State College
These healthcare programs are offered at Polk State, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.
| Program | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 70 | — | — | 202 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — | 87 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — | 31 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — | 7 |
Academic Programs at Polk State College
Polk State offers 12 distinct academic programs.
The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.
Institutional Profile
Polk State has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:
- AP credits: Yes
- Dual enrollment credits: Yes
- Life experience credits: Implied no
References
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