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Polk Community College is situated in Polk County, Florida, and was originally known as Polk Junior College. It was established in the year 1964. The main campus is located in Winter Haven while a second campus is situated in Lakeland. The latter was established in 1988. There are more than 15,000 students enrolled here, and more than 100 full-time faculty members. Polk Community College offers education in arts and humanities, communication and business, family and consumer science, health and medical services, and technical courses.
Among the notable alumni of Polk Community College are Tom Mims, a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, and Lorenzo Williams a former NBA player.
The main campus of Polk Community College is in Winter Haven, FL (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public school. Polk Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Polk Community College students most commonly major in a field related to security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Polk Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 7,757 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Polk Community College
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
General Phone: (863) 297-1000
http://www.polk.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 654 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 284 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 144 | corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Medical Administration | 35 | medical records tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, cardiovascular tech |
| Business and Management | 21 | business management, accounting technology, finance, MIS, management information systems, marketing |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | child care management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, automotive tech |
| Office and Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | systems analyst |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | cinematography |
Number of programs and degrees for Polk Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 948 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 243 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Polk Community College had a total enrollment of 7,757 students (5,313 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Winter Haven, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,235 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,237 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Polk Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151400)
Polk Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $62,547 | 8 | $61,303 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $62,547 | 8 | $61,303 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 43 | $49,833 | 62 | $49,071 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $49,833 | 62 | $49,071 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 41 | 69 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 41 | 41 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Polk Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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