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Florida Polytechnic University is a very new institution, founded in only 2012. In fact, it’s the most recent school added to the State University System of Florida as of writing. It’s a daughter school of the University of South Florida’s Lakeland campus.

As the only public polytechnic university in Florida, the school offers a particular set of academic options. There are 31 total areas of study, with nine bachelor’s and two master’s programs. All programs focus on STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). As a more prestigious university, incoming students are expected to have an average of a 3.9 GPA and 1350 (of 1600) on the SAT.


Overview of Florida Polytechnic University


To provide a quality education, Florida Polytechnic University works with over 100 organizations focused on technology, including Microsoft and Lockheed Martin. These organizations offer advice, internships, curriculum development, and real-world experience.

As a newer STEM school, the campus has incredible buildings and dorms, showcasing impressive designs from architects like Santiago Calatrava. Furthermore, the campus has high-tech equipment to give students real experience in the field. These tools include a 3D printing lab, a robotics lab, a cyber gaming lab, and a cyber security lab.

General Information


School Type Public
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Campus Housing No
Student Faculty Ratio 17:1
Graduation Rate NA
Year Founded 2012

Student Enrollment


Total Students1,336

Undergraduate
1,288
Graduate
48

Undergraduate Student

Male 1,095
1,095
Female 193
193

Graduate Student

Male 41
41
Female 7
7

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Admissions


APPLICATIONS1,261

Male 973
Female 286

ACCEPTANCE631

Male 496
Female 134

Acceptance Rate50%

Male 51%
Female 47%

Enrollment 277

Male 229
Female 48
Admissions
Application Fee $30
High School GPA Required
High School Rank NA
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Recommended
Recommendations NA
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended
Application Deadline NA
Common Application Accepted NA

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


The tuition cost has remained steady for the last couple of years. For both in-state and out-of-state students, the tuition is around $4,900. The cost of materials comes to $1,200. The cost of living while studying at Florida Polytechnic University can vary between $4,000 and $11,471. The cheaper options would be staying with family or renting an affordable apartment, while the university dorms can be on the higher end of the scale.

With the cost of living and tuition combined, the cheapest option would be to live with family off-campus, which is about $10,100. Living on campus could cost a total of $21,600. A full 99% of freshman students received financial aid in a recent year. Most of this support comes in the form of grants or scholarships. About 30% of the students receive Pell Grants, and 29% received student loans.

With the deduction in cost from financial aid, the average net price to study at Florida Polytechnic University is $11,958. Of course, that could be much lower if the student comes from a low-income household, which would allow them to receive more in financial aid.

Average net price 2017-2018
Net Price $11,462
Average Total Aid $8,889
Students Receiving Financial Aid 100%
Room & Board $11,471

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $4,940
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $4,940
  • Books and Supplies - $1,200
  • Room & Board - $11,471
  • Other - $26,551

Academics


Florida Polytechnic University is a small school with about 1,330 students. Approximately 96% of those students are undergraduates. With the school’s small size, students might expect a smaller student-to-faculty ratio. While the ratio isn’t large, it’s also not small at 15 to 1.

Since this is a relatively new school, data on the graduation rate is limited. However, over the past couple of years, the institution has seen a solid 69% retention rate for first-time students.

While their programs are limited to STEM areas of study, they have dozens of options; health systems engineering and applied liberal studies are both shorter programs that award a certificate. Students can choose from multiple options for undergraduate programs like intelligent mobility, autonomous robotics systems, software engineering, and big data analytics. They also offer engineering undergraduate plans of studying including the physics of medicine, complex systems mathematics, nanotechnology, and renewable energy.

There are fewer graduate options, but they still span several areas of study. Some prominent options include electrical engineering, computer science, data science, and mechanical engineering. Even though Florida Polytechnic University is a smaller school, its location gives it an extra boost of credibility. The campus is near over 10,000 of the top technology companies in Florida. The students have quick access to these businesses during their time at Florida Poly.

Student Population Total


Student Population 1,425

Undergraduate
1,392
Graduate
33
Evening Classes : No
Online Learning : No

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Engineering Majors 114 Total Graduates / 48%
Mechanical Engineering 60 Graduates
Computer Engineering, General 29 Graduates
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 25 Graduates
All Computer Information Science Majors 113 Total Graduates / 47%
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 103 Graduates
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 10 Graduates
All Business Majors 12 Total Graduates / 5%
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 11 Graduates
Management Science 1 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 0%

Outcome & Salary


As a new school, there is limited information on the student outcome. However, based on the advanced prerequisites to enter the school and the high retention rate so far, one can assume that a majority of students will graduate and go on to rewarding careers.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary N/A
College Grads Average Salary N/A
College Grads Mid Career Salary N/A 
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential NA
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential NA
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $45,848
10 Year Projected ROI NA
20 Year Projected ROI NA
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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