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Florida Polytechnic University Computer Science Programs

Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution located in Lakeland, FL. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Florida Polytechnic University Rankings

Florida Poly has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#23 of 216	State — Florida
Overall Quality	#121 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#925 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Florida Polytechnic University?

Get in touch with Florida Poly can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL 33805-8531
Phone:	8635839050
Website:	floridapoly.edu/
Admissions:	floridapoly.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	floridapoly.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Florida Poly?

You can apply to Florida Poly online at: https://floridapoly.force.com/Apply/ApplicationRegistration

Florida Poly is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Florida Poly

These are the things Florida Poly considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Florida Poly?

Florida Poly maintains an acceptance rate of 58%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

71% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Florida Poly, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 670. Math scores were between 580 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Florida Poly ranged between 24 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Florida Poly can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,967	1,762	59%
Women	1,140	599	52%

Can I Afford Florida Polytechnic University?

The average net price after aid at Florida Poly is $9,899. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$3,152
In-State Fees	$1,788
Out-of-State Tuition	$3,152
Out-of-State Fees	$17,852
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$4,940
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,004

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Florida Poly receive some form of financial aid (391 students).

Nearly 94% of students at Florida Poly receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,434 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,637.

Student Loan Debt

25% of Florida Poly undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,572 per year.

Florida Polytechnic University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 72 students enrolled at Florida Poly. Florida Poly is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,556 undergraduate students at Florida Poly, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Florida Polytechnic University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	85
Black or African American	84
Hispanic	420
White	826
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	82
Non-Resident	40

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Florida Poly are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Florida	438
Georgia	4
Virginia	4
California	2
Colorado	2

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Florida Polytechnic University Graduate Student Diversity

49 of Florida Poly’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Florida Poly, approximately 78% are male and 22% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Florida Polytechnic University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
Hispanic	6
White	29
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	8

Online Learning at Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Poly delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

388 undergraduate students at Florida Poly took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Florida Polytechnic University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Florida Poly, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	120	—	—	126
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	12	—	12

Academic Programs at Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Poly offers 8 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Florida Poly maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.