Polk State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,366

Cost of attendance at Polk State College 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

$12,272

Cost of attendance at Polk State College 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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Polk State College was $8,227. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Polk State

Polk State net price calculator

$8,227

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average	$7,941
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Polk State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,227	$346 (4%)	$7,796	$9,393	$8,881	$7,433	$8,364
2021	$8,573	$910 (10%)	$8,693	$9,006	$8,804	$8,049	$9,307
2020	$9,483	$2,218 (31%)	$9,756	$9,648	$10,053	$9,394	$9,280
2019	$7,265	$1,137 (14%)	$7,262	$6,475	$10,477	$10,936	$9,642
2018	$8,402	$110 (1%)	$7,630	$8,755	$9,865	$11,194	$12,331
2017	$8,512	$403 (5%)	$7,981	$8,833	$10,601	$12,293	$12,943
2016	$8,915	$272 (3%)	$8,529	$8,909	$10,607	$12,397	$13,324
2015	$9,187	$117 (1%)	$8,687	$9,590	$10,765	$12,366	$11,179
2014	$9,304	--	$8,718	$9,722	$11,027	$12,881	$12,149

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Polk State College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2021	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2020	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2019	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2018	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2017	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2016	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2015	$17,401	No change	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2014	$17,401	$60	$3,366	$12,035	$2,000
2013	$17,341	--	$3,306	$12,035	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Polk State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Polk State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $6,855

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,696
How much is Polk State application fees?: Polk State does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Polk State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Polk State College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$112	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$409	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Polk State College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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