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Polk Community College is a community college located in Polk County, Florida. It was established in 1964. The main campus of the college is situated in Winter Haven. PCC enrolls more than 9,000 credit and over 8,000 non-credit students every year. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
PCC boasts of an active student life. It is home to several clubs and organizations for the overall development of its students. Some of these organizations are Phi Theta Kappa, Health Information Management Association and the Cultural Academic and Vocational Experience.
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Campus Location999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
USA
Main Tel: (863) 297-1000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Polk Community College HighlightsWhere Polk Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 857 | 23 | | < 1 year certificate | 120 | 7 | | 1-2 year certificate | 9 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Polk Community College was 7,757 in 2007 (4,228 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,890 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,050 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid: Polk Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 72 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 37 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 12 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (23 awarded) - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (578 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (17 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (157 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (11 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (113 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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