Florida Polytechnic University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,152
2023 Average Net Price
$11,923
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
55.7%
2,600 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
1,618
92.5% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
53%
167 Graduates

About

Florida Polytechnic University is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida Polytechnic University were Computer Science (111 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (41 degrees), and Business Analytics (21 degrees).

In 2023, 314 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Polytechnic University. 17.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 82.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (170 degrees), 2.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida Polytechnic University is $3,152, which is $−10,660 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Polytechnic University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 129 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida Polytechnic University is $3,152, which is $10,661 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,923.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Florida Polytechnic University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,152
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Florida Polytechnic University was $3,152. The cost of tuition at Florida Polytechnic University is $−10,661 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$11,923
2023 Value
3.64%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Florida Polytechnic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,923. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida Polytechnic University grew by 3.64%.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,219
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida Polytechnic University was of $12,219 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.93% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

94%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Florida Polytechnic University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.3% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Polytechnic University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 129 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Florida Polytechnic University received 2,600 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.44% annual growth. Out of those 2,600 applicants, 1,449 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,618 students enrolled at Florida Polytechnic University in 2023. 88% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida Polytechnic University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.7%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
1,449
Accepted Out of 2,600

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida Polytechnic University was 55.7% (1,449 admissions from 2,600 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 6.44%, while admissions declined by 6.94%.

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SAT Scores

88%
Submission Percentage (2023)
354
Scores Submitted (2023)

88% of enrolled first-time students at Florida Polytechnic University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Florida Polytechnic University had a total enrollment of 1,618 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida Polytechnic University is 1,497 students and the part-time enrollment is 121. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Florida Polytechnic University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Polytechnic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.75% Asian, 5.56% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 0.247% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida Polytechnic University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.4%) and White Female (8.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Polytechnic University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,618 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Polytechnic University is 1,497 and the part-time enrollment is 121.

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Retention Rate over Time

75%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Polytechnic University was 75%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    890 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    406 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    93 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Polytechnic University is 55% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.75% Asian, 5.56% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 0.247% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15 students (0.927%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 206 fewer women than men received degrees from Florida Polytechnic University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Polytechnic University is white (170 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida Polytechnic University is Computer Science (111 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (41 degrees) and Business Analytics (21 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Polytechnic University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (93 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Polytechnic University are Software developers (1,097,374 people), Other managers (476,454 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (396,270 people), Civil engineers (306,578 people), and Mechanical engineers (221,074 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Polytechnic University in 2023 are Engineering (93 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (28 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (64 degrees), and Math & Statistics (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Polytechnic University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Florida Polytechnic University are Engineering (93 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (28 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (64 degrees), and Math & Statistics (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Polytechnic University are Computer Systems Design (1,130,739 people), uninformed (917,432 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (491,167 people), Elementary & secondary schools (435,593 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (382,401 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Polytechnic University are Engineering (93 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (28 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (64 degrees), and Math & Statistics (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Polytechnic University.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Computer Science
    111 degrees awarded
  2. Mechanical Engineering
    41 degrees awarded
  3. Business Analytics
    21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Florida Polytechnic University was Computer Science with 111 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

260
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
54
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Polytechnic University, which is 4.81 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (54).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Polytechnic University in Computer Science, which is 6.93 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Polytechnic University in Computer Science, which is 0.144 times less than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

39%
100% Completion Time
56%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 39% of students graduating from Florida Polytechnic University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida Polytechnic University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.599% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    170 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    69 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Polytechnic University is white (170 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

0.637% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    148 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    54 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Polytechnic University is white male (148 degrees awarded). There were 2.74 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (54 degrees).

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Operations

Florida Polytechnic University has an endowment valued at nearly $3.62M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

In 2023, Florida Polytechnic University had a total salary expenditure of 68.3M. Florida Polytechnic University employs 55 Assistant professors, 12 Instructors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Florida Polytechnic University are Male Assistant professor (41), Female Assistant professor (14), and Male Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Polytechnic University are: Management, with 50 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 31 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 29 employees.

Endowment

$3.62M
2023 Endowment
2.4%
growth from 2022

Florida Polytechnic University has an endowment valued at about $3.62M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida Polytechnic University grew 2.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.46M lower than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$22.6M
2023 Salaries
7.62%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Florida Polytechnic University paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, which represents 33.2% of their overall expenditure ($68.3M) and a 7.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.966% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.81% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$7.7M
Instructional Salaries
84
Number of Employees

In 2023, Florida Polytechnic University paid a total of $7.7M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
55 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
50 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Polytechnic University were Assistant professor with 55 employees, Instructor with 12 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Polytechnic University were Management with 50 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 31 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 29 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Assistant professor
  2. Female Assistant professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Polytechnic University was Male Assistant professor with 41 employees, Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Male Associate professor with 10 employees.

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