Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Poly
Lakeland, Florida 33805-8531
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for computer science — excellent value
Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution in Lakeland with particular strength in computer science and engineering. With an average SAT of 1294, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
53% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $9,899.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Eastern side of the IST Building The University of South Florida opened a satellite campus in Lakeland – University of South Florida Lakeland – in 1988.
- •By the 2000s it had grown to enroll around 4,000 students, and the local business owners secured state funding for a separate campus in 2008.
- •The same year, USF's trustees renamed the campus University of South Florida Polytechnic, reflecting a new focus on STEM education.
- •In 2009 Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava was selected to design the campus' first building.
- •In 2011 Alexander proposed a 2012-13 state budget that provided $33 million for the move.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1294
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
54.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$7,500
Programs (17)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average