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Florida Polytechnic University

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Lakeland, FL

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Located in Lakeland, FL, Florida Polytechnic University is a public small school with roughly 1,689 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 58% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $92,109/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate58%
SAT range1170–1340
ACT range24–30
Undergrads1,689
Yield (admits who enroll)29%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,817
4-year grad rate54%
Median earnings, 10yr outNot reported

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Florida Polytechnic University weighs your application

From Florida Polytechnic University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityVery important
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans25%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs outNot reported

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Software and Media Applications$92,070/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$92,109/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$90,086/yr
Mechanical Engineering$70,314/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity774
Typical room charge$6,941
Typical board charge$4,276

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Florida Polytechnic University look for in applicants?

Per Florida Polytechnic University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record, standardized test scores, talent/ability as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate?

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, FL admits approximately 58% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Florida Polytechnic University?

Admitted students at Florida Polytechnic University typically score between 1170–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Florida Polytechnic University?

Admitted students at Florida Polytechnic University typically score between 24–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Florida Polytechnic University cost?

Florida Polytechnic University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,817 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Florida Polytechnic University?

Florida Polytechnic University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Florida Polytechnic University require students to live on campus?

No -- Florida Polytechnic University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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