Florida Polytechnic Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Florida Polytechnic University is a public research university in Lakeland, Florida, enrolling about 1,689 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 57.52% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,940
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,853 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 57.52% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,689 93.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.92%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 92.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1268
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,779
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,600
- Room & Board: $14,482 annual estimate
Florida Polytechnic University: what the data shows
Common questions about Florida Polytechnic University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Florida Polytechnic University?
Florida Polytechnic University is located in Lakeland, FL (ZIP 33805-8531).
Is Florida Polytechnic University public or private?
Florida Polytechnic University is a Public institution.
How much does Florida Polytechnic University cost?
Published tuition: $4,940 in-state, $21,005 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,853.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,819 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,769 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,316 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,037 |
| $110,001+ | $16,423 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,760.
How hard is it to get into Florida Polytechnic University?
Admission rate: 57.52%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1268 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Florida Polytechnic University?
Total enrollment: 1,689 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,779 students.
Graduate enrollment: 79 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Polytechnic University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.92%.
First-year retention: 74.8%.
What do graduates of Florida Polytechnic University earn?
Median earnings: $77,545 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,250.
32.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Florida Polytechnic University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (126 completions)
- Data Science, General (59 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (52 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (32 completions)
- Computer Engineering, General (24 completions)
- Business Analytics (22 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (18 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (12 completions)
- Engineering, General (12 completions)
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Florida Polytechnic University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 57.52%; completion rate 54.92%; net price $11,853. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,940
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida Polytechnic University was $4,940.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,853
2024 Value
In 2024 Florida Polytechnic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,853.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,412 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,853 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$84,020 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,482 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$839 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,261 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$81,044 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Florida Polytechnic University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
24.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Florida Polytechnic University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Florida Polytechnic University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,940 | $4,940 | — |
| 2018 | $4,940 | $4,940 | $14,656 |
| 2019 | $4,940 | $4,940 | $11,468 |
| 2020 | $4,940 | $21,005 | $16,065 |
| 2021 | $4,940 | $21,005 | $8,895 |
| 2022 | $4,940 | $21,005 | $8,900 |
| 2023 | $4,940 | $21,005 | $9,899 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57.52% Acceptance Rate
2,600 Total Applicants
1,449 Students Admitted
403 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.81% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1268
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Florida Polytechnic University reported total enrollment of about 1,689 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 80% male and 20% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.0%), Hispanic or Latino (27.0%), and Asian (5.5%). About 32.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida Polytechnic University in 2024 is 1,689 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,779 students. Graduate enrollment is about 79 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.27% 100% Completion Time
54.92% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.27% of students graduating from Florida Polytechnic University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 84% male / 16% female
- Data Science, General: 78% male / 22% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 87% male / 13% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Florida Polytechnic University.
Return on Investment
$14,250 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Florida Polytechnic University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 126 completions
2. Data Science, General: 59 completions
3. Mechanical Engineering: 52 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32 completions
5. Computer Engineering, General: 24 completions
6. Business Analytics: 22 completions
7. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 18 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 12 completions
9. Engineering, General: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Florida Polytechnic University.
Employment Outcomes
$77,545 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for Florida Polytechnic University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Florida Polytechnic University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 92.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,180
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,261
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution located in Lakeland, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Data Science, General, Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 1,689 students. Student body composition includes White (53.0%), Hispanic or Latino (27.0%), Asian (5.5%). The admission rate is 57.52%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1268. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.92%. Approximately 32.63% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Lakeland, FL 33805-8531
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Florida Polytechnic University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florida Polytechnic University located?
Florida Polytechnic University is located in Lakeland, FL.
What is Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Florida Polytechnic University is 57.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,600 applicants and 1,449 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Florida Polytechnic University cost?
Reported tuition is $4,940 and average net price is $11,853 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,482 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Florida Polytechnic University?
Florida Polytechnic University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,779 students, White (53.0%), Hispanic or Latino (27.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Florida Polytechnic University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Florida Polytechnic University reports midpoint SAT about 1268 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Polytechnic University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Florida Polytechnic University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,250.
Is Florida Polytechnic University public or private?
Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution located in Lakeland, FL.
Is Florida Polytechnic University an HBCU?
No. Florida Polytechnic University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Florida Polytechnic University a tribal college?
No. Florida Polytechnic University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Florida Polytechnic University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Florida Polytechnic University reports 27.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Florida Polytechnic University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Florida Polytechnic University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Lakeland, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.