Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Lakeland, Florida |
| Online | floridapoly.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Florida Polytechnic University, located in Lakeland, Florida between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4, is the state's only public university dedicated exclusively to STEM education. The campus, established in 2012, features modern architecture centered around the distinctive Innovation, Science and Technology Building designed by Santiago Calatrava, which houses laboratories, classrooms, and a library. Florida Poly operates on a curriculum focused on engineering, computer science, and advanced technology, with specialized concentrations in fields such as autonomous systems, cyber security, and data analytics. The university maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes hands-on learning through industry partnerships and applied research opportunities. Students reside in two on-campus residence halls, with the institution operating as a primarily residential campus for its undergraduate population.
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Florida Poly is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1370 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,788 |
| Room and Board | $10,580 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,720 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=482936 IPEDS survey data for Florida Polytechnic University.
Current students may use the Florida Polytechnic University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024