by our College Data Analytics TeamPolk State total enrollment is approximately 9,961 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Polk State undergraduate population is made up of 65% women, and 35% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Polk State Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,738 |
| Hispanic | 940 |
| Black or African American | 537 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 142 |
| Asian | 107 |
| International | 49 |
| Unknown | 20 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 4,854 |
| Hispanic | 2,598 |
| Black or African American | 1,606 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 383 |
| Asian | 259 |
| International | 120 |
| Unknown | 89 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 |
There are approximately 6,657 female students and 3,304 male students at Polk State.
Polk State ranks 1,870 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
0.7% of Polk State students come from out of state, and 0.31% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 9 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,559 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| New York | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Idaho | 1 |
Students from 23 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Canada, Jamaica, and Vietnam.
Learn more about international students at Polk State.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Polk State, 39.54% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,515 |
| 20-21 | 1,700 |
| 35 and over | 1,406 |
| 22-24 | 1,342 |
| 25-29 | 1,263 |
| 30-34 | 653 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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