Polk State College Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
66%
Female Students
0%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Polk State College has a diverse student body with 53% 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
46.0%(3,711)
Hispanic
28.5%(2,296)
African American
17.0%(1,368)
Asian
3.3%(265)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(18)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(18)
Two or More Races
3.7%(298)
Unknown
1.1%(90)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment8,180
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 66% female students and 34% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.4%(2,811)
Women
65.6%(5,369)

Gender Statistics

Men2,811

34% of total enrollment

Women5,369

66% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Polk State College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 39% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 29% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
19.7%(1,608)
18-19
21.5%(1,761)
20-21
17.0%(1,393)
22-24
12.7%(1,039)
25+
29.1%(2,379)

Age Diversity Insights

39%

Traditional Age (18-21)

29%

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 163% in-state residents, -63% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.8%(886)
International
0.2%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State886

163% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

66%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

29%

Non-Traditional Age