Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Polk State College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $83 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $350 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $83 | $350 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Polk State College are broken out below.
Required fees account for amounted to $707 in-state and $1,871 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,946 |
| Fees | $707 | $1,871 |
| Total | $2,694 | $9,817 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Tuition at Polk State College has tracked across the last few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Polk State College, head to the Polk State College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Polk State College Tuition & Fees page.