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Florida Polytechnic University is a public school with 1,595 students enrolled. This school is one of the 6 schools located in
Lakeland,
Florida.
Academic Offerings
Florida Polytechnic University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.
Majors
Offered
16
Florida Polytechnic University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Engineering, General Studies, Business, and Natural Resources and Environment. Read the details about
Majors offered at this college and see program
Ratings.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Florida Polytechnic University is fair at 79% (above Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Florida Polytechnic University is below average: 51%.
Student to faculty ratio at Florida Polytechnic University is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the
Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is very low - around $3,200 per year. The additional fees at Florida Polytechnic University not covered by tuition are about $17,900; this comes to a total of $21,100 annually.
Read the details about Florida Polytechnic University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the
Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,779 applications were submitted and 1,557 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.
This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Florida Polytechnic University in the
Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Medium
Florida Polytechnic University provides study abroad programs.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida Polytechnic University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Florida Polytechnic University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: roughly $6,900 per academic year.
Based on the college crime data, Florida Polytechnic University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the
Campus Crime report for this college.
Florida Polytechnic University Location and Address
Postal Address:
Florida Polytechnic University
4700 Research Way
Lakeland, Florida
33805-8531, USA