Polk State College (PSC)
Winter Haven, FL| Region: | Southeast |
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| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Nickname: | PCC |
| Website: | www.polk.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $3,306 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $12,212 |
| Enrollment: | 16,397 |
| Year Established: | 1964 |
About PSC
User-friendly, diverse, and convenient are just a few ways to describe Polk State College. Polk State College's offerings meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
Located in Winter Haven, Florida, Polk State College is probably best known for its Education Preparation Institute, a unique teacher-certification program.
Polk State College academics are diverse and offer a variety of options. The largest of its kind in the state of Florida, the Education Preparation Institute (EPI) is for those who already have bachelor's degrees in arts fields other than education. The Polk State College EPI is considered an accelerated program and offers training towards teacher certification in a condensed amount of time.
Polk State College also offers certification to become a correctional officer, as well as many science-oriented certificates and two-year and four-year degrees.
Always friendly to its diverse student body, Polk offers different options for pursuing whichever degree you choose. The Honors program, for example, is a rigorous educational pathway for those wanting to transfer to competitive universities.
Structured around the schedules of working individuals, EPI classes are conducted mostly online. In-person classes meet only twice per month.
There are also distance-learning options for those with hectic schedules or those living outside of Winter Haven. These include both online classes and hybrid options which combine online and face-to-face learning.
The dual enrollment program allows those still in high school to begin their college study early.
Polk State College's student services also strive to meet each student's needs in their hectic college life. In addition to conventional career services and learning resources, Polk State offers the Educational Talent Search. This provides supplementary support to those from disadvantaged backgrounds wishing to pursue careers or to transfer to a four-year university.
Polk State College financial aid packages include scholarships, loans and work-study, available to applicants who qualify for tuition assistance.
PSC Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4 of 5 Stars 2 Reviews
50% of students gave Polk State College 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
brenda walker Former Student - Last Attended 2010
Don't expect to get any guidance from admissions. In class it seems there is no time to teach and learn. The material that must be covered is put out there and you either get it or you don't. I really liked my math professors except one and ended up dropping the class.
Evismenia Barbecho
I'm not a student at this school ,but I need to attent this school,due to the fact that I just finish my bachelor degree in criminal justice ,but for me to becamoe a police officer in Winter Haven Polk county Florida I need to be certify,can you help me with that please.
PSC Map & Location
Getting Around PSC
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Winter Haven, FL
PSC Students
| Total Students | 16,397 |
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Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 15%
- African American: 19%
- Caucasian: 58%
- Asian: 2%
- Unknown and Other: 5%
| Latino | 15% |
|---|---|
| African American | 19% |
| Caucasian | 58% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown and Other | 5% |
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