Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL
Safety
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Florida Polytechnic University is a mid-size public baccalaureate institution located in Lakeland, Florida, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,689. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Florida postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 58% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 58% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $11,316 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 54%, 9 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $14,250. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.
Acceptance Rate
57.5%
Avg Net Price
$11,853
6-yr Grad Rate
52.5%
Earnings 10yr
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The Numbers
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 57.5%
- SAT Range
- 1170–1340
- ACT Range
- 24–30
- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Student:Faculty
- 17:1
Costs & Outcomes
- In-State Tuition
- $4,940
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $21,005
- Room & Board
- $14,482
- Students Receiving Aid
- 32.6%
- Median Debt at Grad
- $14,250
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