Polk State College Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
0%
International
6
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Polk State College has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.1%(5,081)
Hispanic
28.4%(3,195)
African American
18.0%(2,024)
Asian
3.2%(356)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(24)
Two or More Races
3.8%(426)
Unknown
1.2%(130)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment11,417
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Polk State College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Polk State College has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.4%(4,045)
Women
64.6%(7,372)

Gender Statistics

Men4,045

35% of total enrollment

Women7,372

65% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Polk State College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 26% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.8%(1,656)
18-19
20.9%(1,665)
20-21
17.0%(1,356)
22-24
13.4%(1,067)
25+
27.9%(2,219)

Age Diversity Insights

26%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Polk State College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 176% in-state residents, -76% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.8%(863)
International
0.2%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State863

176% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

6 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age