# Polk State College

> Polk State College is a public college in Winter Haven, FL, with 7,180 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $7,232 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 32.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $44,710.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/polk-state-college-2135
- Location: Winter Haven, FL, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Baccalaureate/associate college
- Official website: https://www.polk.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 136516
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $2,694 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,817 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $7,232 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32.9% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 32.9% |
| First-year retention rate | 67% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $44,710 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 7,180 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Polk State College tuition?

In-state tuition at Polk State College is $2,694 and out-of-state tuition is $9,817 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $7,232 a year.

### What is the average net price at Polk State College?

The average net price at Polk State College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $7,232 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Polk State College?

32.9% of first-time, full-time students at Polk State College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Polk State College?

The closest matches are Pensacola State College, State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota, and Pasco-Hernando State College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/polk-state-college-2135. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.