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Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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At Florida Polytechnic University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $8,460 a year after grants, against $17,088 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$11,278
$8,638 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,460 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,324 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,898 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,174 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,088 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL
Graduation rate 62%, close to 58%
Profile closeness78/100
Chipola College
Marianna, FL
Graduation rate 59%, close to 58%
Profile closeness73/100
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL
Graduation rate 52%, close to 58%
Profile closeness71/100
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
Enrollment 2,301 students, close to 1,689
Profile closeness69/100
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
Graduation rate 60%, close to 58%
Profile closeness66/100
Saint Johns River State College
Palatka, FL
Same control type (public)
Profile closeness63/100
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Graduation rate 57%, close to 58%
Profile closeness63/100
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
Average net price $12,950, close to $11,278
Profile closeness61/100
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