What Florida Polytechnic costs
Florida Polytechnic University charges $4,940 a year in published tuition and fees for Florida residents, about $2,470 a semester, and $21,005 a year for students from other states, about $10,502 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,817 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $8,900 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Florida Polytechnic
For fall 2024, Florida Polytechnic University received 4,110 applications and admitted 2,364 students, and 477 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1170 and 1340.
What Florida Polytechnic students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Florida Polytechnic University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 23 |
| Business Analytics | 21 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 |
| Engineering Physics / Applied Physics | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 10 |
| Data Science | 8 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Florida Polytechnic
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida: about 3 miles away
- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida: about 4 miles away
- University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida: about 32 miles away
- The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida: about 35 miles away
- Eckerd College, Saint Petersburg, Florida: about 52 miles away
- Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida: about 53 miles away
Colleges like Florida Polytechnic
Engineering and tech schools with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York: 2,196 undergraduates
- Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri: 5,521 undergraduates
- Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan: 5,955 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate? 57.5% for fall 2024: 2,364 of 4,110 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Florida Polytechnic University? $4,940 a year for in-state students and $21,005 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Florida Polytechnic University? About 1,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Florida Polytechnic University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1170–1340.
What is the campus setting at Florida Polytechnic University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Florida Polytechnic University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Florida Polytechnic University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
