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Polk Community College (PCC)
- 999 Avenue H NE
- Winter Haven, FL 33881
- OPEID College Code: 00151400
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- General Phone: (863) 297-1000
- President: Eileen Holden
- Website: www.polk.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 7,757
- College Alias: PCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.polk.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: PCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 64%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 23% | 30% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,980 | $3,008 | $1,611 | $1,717 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 3.0% | - |
| Number in Default | 1 | 3 | - |
| Number in Repayment | 127 | 97 | 39 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,890 | $1,890 | $1,841 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,050 | $7,050 | $6,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,710 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,400 | $6,400 | $5,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,590 | $3,590 | $3,551 |
| Out of State | $8,750 | $8,750 | $8,574 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,990 | $12,990 | $12,351 |
| Out of State | $18,150 | $18,150 | $17,374 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,090 | $8,090 | $7,551 |
| Out of State | $13,250 | $13,250 | $12,574 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,757 Undergraduate: 7,757
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,787 Female: 4,970
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,787 Female: 4,970
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,444 Part-Time: 5,313
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,444 Part-Time: 5,313
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 65 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,160 | 15% |
| Asian | 210 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 780 | 10% |
| White | 5,135 | 66% |
| Unknown | 388 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 536 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,008 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,442 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,065 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 928 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 557 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 469 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 536 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 202 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,118 | 334 | 784 |
| Faculty Status | 659 | 128 | 531 |
| Tenured Faculty | 76 | 72 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 651 | 121 | 530 |
| Primarily Instruction | 651 | 121 | 530 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 19 | - |
| Other Professionals | 117 | 72 | 45 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 331 | 122 | 209 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 254 | 71 | 183 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,789 (106) | $47,347 (45) | $46,378 (61) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,287 (15) | $50,555 (7) | $61,303 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,698 (121) | $46,541 (52) | $46,816 (69) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $215,087 | $89,589 | $125,498 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 42% | 58% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 89 | 41 | 48 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 89 | 41 | 48 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | - |
| Soccer | 20 | - | 20 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 29% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 28% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 32% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 32% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
