Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Polk State College
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Net Price
$9,502
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Polk State College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$9,427
Polk State College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,446
$30–48k
$9,203
$48–75k
$9,502
$75–110k
No data
$110k+
$7,464
Understanding Your Aid Package
Polk State College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$9,502/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,446/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$10,076
Range (25th–75th)$3,000 – $14,196
Median Parent PLUS Loans$9,600
Debt Manageability
0.19x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,624
Earnings Growth
+14%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,398
68th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$23,502
25th %ile
$60,243
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Polk State College Cost & Financial Aid
Polk State College's published tuition is $13,451 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $9,502—a difference of $3,949.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,446 at Polk State College. 32% of students receive Pell Grants.
Polk State College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Polk State College graduates is $10,076, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $107 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $7,464 at Polk State College—still $5,987 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
