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Florida Polytechnic University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Florida Polytechnic University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$21,005

Average net price after aid

$9,899

Total attendance cost

$20,807

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Florida Polytechnic University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$4,940

Out-of-state tuition

$21,005

Average net price

$9,899

Attendance cost

$20,807

Florida Polytechnic University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Florida Polytechnic University.

Tuition

Per semester: $10,503

Annual: $21,005

Room and board

Per semester: $6,470

Annual: $12,940

Books and supplies

Per semester: $600

Annual: $1,200

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $2,000

Annual: $4,000

Attendance cost

Per semester: $10,404

Annual: $20,807

Florida Polytechnic University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$84,020

Four-year attendance estimate

$83,228

Four-year average net price

$39,596

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Florida Polytechnic University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $4,940 and out-of-state tuition is $21,005. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Florida Polytechnic University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$12,940

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$12,940

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,200

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$4,000

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$20,807

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Florida Polytechnic University pays approximately $9,899 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Florida average of $19,834 and below the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

55.73%

SAT Average

1,294

ACT Range

24-30

Florida Polytechnic University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 55.73%. This means approximately 557 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,556 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

55.73%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$4,940

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$21,005

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$20,807

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$9,899

State avg: $19,834. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

33.05%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

24.95%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Florida Polytechnic University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$21,005

Room and board

$12,940

Books and supplies

$1,200

Other expenses

$4,000

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$20,807

Average net price

$9,899

Average aid coverage

52%

$10,908 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Florida Polytechnic University pays approximately $9,899 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Florida average of $19,834 and below the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Florida Polytechnic University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Florida and national averages.

Florida Polytechnic University net price

$9,899

Florida average

$19,834

National average

$17,506

Florida Polytechnic University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $21,005 and average net price at $9,899. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$21,005

Current net price

$9,899

Current out-of-state tuition $21,005
Current average net price $9,899

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

53.02%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

Not available

10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.

Undergraduates

1,556

10-Year Median Earnings - Florida Polytechnic University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Who Attends Florida Polytechnic University?

Undergraduates

1,556

Completion rate

53.02%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

33.05%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

24.95%

Below national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 33.05% of Florida Polytechnic University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 24.95% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

33.05%

Federal loan rate

24.95%

Students with any loan

Not available

Average net price

$9,899

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Florida Polytechnic University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Florida Polytechnic University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$7,500

Median completer debt

$14,250

Median monthly payment

$151

Federal loan rate

24.95%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Florida Polytechnic University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Florida Polytechnic University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Florida Polytechnic University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$3,617,791

Faculty salary field

$10,179

Tuition revenue per FTE

$2,681

Instructional spend per FTE

$8,196

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Florida Polytechnic University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Florida Polytechnic University is listed at 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL 33805-8531. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Address

4700 Research Way
Lakeland, FL 33805-8531

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Florida Polytechnic University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Florida Polytechnic University
Accept. rate
55.73%
Tuition
$21,005
Net price
$9,899
10-yr earnings
Not available
Miami Ad School
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
$19,400
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$106,192
West Coast University-Miami
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
$23,691
Net price
$38,218
10-yr earnings
$102,672
Chamberlain University-Florida
Accept. rate
100.00%
Tuition
$19,686
Net price
$29,539
10-yr earnings
$92,405
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Accept. rate
66.28%
Tuition
$42,304
Net price
$40,289
10-yr earnings
$84,131

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Florida Polytechnic University tuition?

Florida Polytechnic University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $21,005. In-state tuition is $4,940. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Florida Polytechnic University's average net price?

Florida Polytechnic University's average net price in the local dataset is $9,899. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Florida Polytechnic University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Florida Polytechnic University.

What is Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate?

Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 55.73%.

How much is Florida Polytechnic University tuition?

Florida Polytechnic University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $21,005.

What is Florida Polytechnic University's average net price?

Florida Polytechnic University's average net price in the local dataset is $9,899.

Is Florida Polytechnic University accredited?

Florida Polytechnic University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Florida Polytechnic University?

The local dataset lists 1,556 undergraduate students at Florida Polytechnic University.

What percentage of Florida Polytechnic University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Florida Polytechnic University in the local dataset is 33.05%.

What is the federal loan rate at Florida Polytechnic University?

The federal loan rate for Florida Polytechnic University in the local dataset is 24.95%.

Where should I verify Florida Polytechnic University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Florida Polytechnic University or the latest official federal education data.