by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,349 undergraduates in 2020, Florida Polytechnic University is a small, public university located in Lakeland, Florida. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Florida Polytechnic University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Florida Polytechnic University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Florida Polytechnic University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Florida Polytechnic University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Florida Polytechnic University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Florida Polytechnic University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Florida Polytechnic University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Florida Polytechnic University for Veterans Guide.
Florida Polytechnic University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Florida Polytechnic University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,349 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,145 (84.9%). Part-time attendance was 204 (15.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,145 | 204 | 1,349 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Florida Polytechnic University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Florida Polytechnic University #2775 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Florida Polytechnic University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Florida Polytechnic University Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Florida Polytechnic University, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Florida Polytechnic University Athletics