Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
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Campus Life |
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Campus Size
Medium-Sized Campus
| 9,123 |
Total UndergradsIncluding 6,850 Part-time |
| 1,977 |
Degree-Seeking FreshmenIncluding 776 Part-time |
Gender Breakdown: |
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Athletics
NJCAA Division I
Total Varsity Sports
| 2 |
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $40,000) |
| 3 |
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $39,474) |
Athletics Details
| Sport | Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Club | Intramural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 27 | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 14 | - | - | - |
| Soccer | - | 19 | - | - |
| Softball | - | 18 | - | - |
| Volleyball | - | 11 | - | - |
Diversity
| Student | Total |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.7% |
| Black/non-Hispanic | 17.0% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% |
| Non-resident alien | 0.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity unknown | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 0.0% |
| White/non-Hispanic | 63.5% |
| Disabilities | |
|---|---|
| Percent of students with disability | 3% or less |
Services & Housing
Services Offered
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Living
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Clubs & Organizations
Safety Statistics
| Arrests On Campus | |
|---|---|
| Illegal Weapons Possession | 0 |
| Drug Law Violation | 0 |
| Liquor Law Violation | 0 |
| Criminal Offenses On Campus | |
|---|---|
| Personal Crime | 0 |
| Property Crime | 0 |
Reviews: Dorm Life
- Jenny from Winter Haven, FL
“There is no dorms.…”
- Aug-02-2012 » Read More
- Amy from Lakeland, FL
“There are no dorms. …”
- Jan-10-2012 » Read More
- Renee from Winter Haven, FL
“polk state doesn't do dorms.…”
- Feb-29-2012 » Read More
- Katelynn from Lake Wales, FL
“ i do not live in a dorm. living in the same county allows me to commute by car. however i am looking forward to the dorm life, therefore i…”
- Mar-10-2012 » Read More
- Amanda from Jacksonville, FL
“Since it is a two year school, there are no dorms. …”
- Mar-17-2012 » Read More
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
- Linda from Lakeland, FL
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May-22-2013
I am
a current student here
The lounge and dining area is very nice, and workers will cook to suit individual preferences. Very nice.
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- Nathanial from Polk City, FL
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May-12-2013
I am
a past student here
Depends on which campus that you're on. Lakeland's campus is so much better and nicer.
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- Brittany from Lakeland, FL
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Apr-04-2013
I am
a current student here
Decent food options
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- Rhonde
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Mar-24-2013
I am
a current student here
They serve mostly processed stuff but I'll give them that they serve wheat sandwiches and salads.
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- Joshua from Lakeland, FL
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Mar-06-2013
I am
a current student here
Food is not the best; however, with both the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses are located near a variety of delicious restaurants and fast food eateries
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- Michael from Winter Haven, FL
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Mar-04-2013
I am
a current student here
The cantina is slightly overpriced, but the food quality is decent.
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- Ryan from Plant City, FL
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Feb-25-2013
I am
a current student here
They have a small cafeteria, but that's it.
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- April from Lakeland, FL
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Feb-12-2013
I am
a current student here
Their cafeteria has pretty decent food, with a variety of options for lunch and breakfast.
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- Letrel from Lakeland, FL
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Feb-12-2013
I am
a current student here
great i enjoy most of the food some more than others
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- Amanda from Winter Haven, FL
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Feb-10-2013
I am
a current student here
The cafeteria has a grill with many choices and they different things like stir fry on certain days which is very good! They also have different choices like pizza, salad, or sandwiches, which are also good!
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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
- Joshua from Lakeland, FL
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Mar-06-2013
I am
a current student here
There is unfortunately not a Greek system.
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- Thi-Anna from Clermont, FL
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Nov-28-2012
I am
a current student here
They offer those who have the GPA, Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society.
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- C from Winter Haven, FL
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Nov-21-2012
I am
a current student here
There are none.
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- Haley from Lakeland, FL
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Nov-17-2012
I am
a current student here
There are no sororities or fraternities.
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- Ashton from Lakeland, FL
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Nov-12-2012
I am
a current student here
None
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- Crysta
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Sep-16-2012
I am
a current student here
Since there are no dorms and it isn't a university, there are no sororities. Most of the people that come to Polk State College come to get their two year degree and then transfer to a bigger school.
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- Jenna from Winter Haven, FL
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Jul-21-2012
I am
a current student here
Honors fraternities are available!
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- Devon from Florida, FL
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Jun-20-2012
I am
a current student here
Philosophy Club. No Real Greek Letter Organizations. on campus.
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- Alyssa from Lakeland, FL
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Apr-24-2012
I am
a current student here
There is one, I think it deals with math.
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- Steven from Bartow, FL
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Apr-22-2012
I am
a current student here
Non-existent
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