by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Polk State College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Polk State College amounted to $2,694 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $9,817. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $707 in-state and $1,871 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,946 |
| Fees | $707 | $1,871 |
| Total | $2,694 | $9,817 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Polk State College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Polk State College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In FL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Polk State College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Polk State College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Polk State College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| One Year Ago | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,987 | $7,946 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Polk State has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Polk State College, head to the Polk State College Financial Aid page.