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Florida Polytechnic University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 800
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 55%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Lakeland, Florida, FSU Poly is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Florida Polytechnic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at FSU Poly is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at FSU Poly do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

54.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,940

Cost of attendance at Florida Polytechnic University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,005

Cost of attendance at Florida Polytechnic University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Florida Polytechnic University received on average $10,409 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,409
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 96 31% $4,783 $459,214
Other Federal Grant 241 78% $2,665 $642,146
State Grant/Scholarships 273 89% $4,167 $1,137,678
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 308 100% $4,631 $1,426,247
Total Grant & Scholarships 308 100% $10,409 $3,206,071

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Polytechnic University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Polytechnic University students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.1%.

55.6%

  • asian 68.8% 11 students
  • African American 36.8% 7 students
  • white 55.4% 139 students
  • unknown 56.2% 9 students
  • hispanic 59.5% 44 students
  • Mixed Race 54.6% 6 students

Service Offerings

Florida Polytechnic University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Polytechnic University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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