POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- 999 Avenue H NE
- Winter Haven, FL 33881
- OPEID College Code: 00151400
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- General Phone: (863) 297-1000
- President: Eileen Holden
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 9,437
- College Alias: PCC
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Polk Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
- www.polk.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.polk.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 30% | 35% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,963 | $3,719 | $1,844 | $1,776 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.2% | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 137 | 133 | 127 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,585 | $2,235 | $2,099 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,585 | $2,235 | $2,099 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,596 | $8,237 | $7,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,800 | $6,800 | $6,400 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,585 | $4,235 | $3,799 |
| In-State | $4,585 | $4,235 | $3,799 |
| Out of State | $11,596 | $10,237 | $9,440 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,385 | $14,035 | $13,199 |
| In-State | $14,385 | $14,035 | $13,199 |
| Out of State | $21,396 | $20,037 | $18,840 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,085 | $8,735 | $8,299 |
| In-State | $9,085 | $8,735 | $8,299 |
| Out of State | $16,096 | $14,737 | $13,940 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,437 Undergraduate: 9,437
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,522 Female: 5,915
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,522 Female: 5,915
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,262 Part-Time: 6,175
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,262 Part-Time: 6,175
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 75 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,474 | 16% |
| Asian | 251 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,158 | 12% |
| White | 6,118 | 65% |
| Unknown | 331 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 689 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,293 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,764 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,195 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,121 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 752 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 570 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 724 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 306 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 23 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,336 | 346 | 990 |
| Faculty Status | 789 | 131 | 658 |
| Tenured Faculty | 81 | 81 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 721 | 125 | 596 |
| Primarily Instruction | 721 | 125 | 596 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 218 | 75 | 143 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 376 | 126 | 250 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 282 | 76 | 206 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,206 (111) | $49,736 (46) | $48,830 (65) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,835 (14) | $62,547 (4) | $61,550 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,361 (125) | $49,851 (50) | $49,034 (75) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $172,831 | $62,442 | $110,389 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 36% | 64% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 92 | 39 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 92 | 39 | 53 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 24 | - | 24 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| 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: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 40% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian | 27% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009