·Public Community College
Polk State College is a public community college serving students across Polk County, Florida, with main campuses in Winter Haven and Lakeland and additional education centers in Bartow and Lake Wales. Founded in 1964, the college is part of the Florida College System and enrolls over 14,000 students annually in degree-seeking programs, with tens of thousands more in workforce and continuing education courses. Polk State Eagles compete in the NJCAA Suncoast Conference across sports including basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The college offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in select fields, with strong pathways to the University of South Florida and Florida Polytechnic University. Polk State maintains an open admissions policy and provides comprehensive student services including tutoring, advising, and financial aid assistance.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$9817
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,817
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
