Polk State College

Polk State College, formerly Polk Community College, is a public college in Winter Haven, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. The college changed its name from Polk Community College in 2009 to reflect its first Bachelor's degree program. Originally named Polk Junior College, it began classes in 1964. The main campus is located in Winter Haven, a second campus is located in nearby Lakeland. Smaller centers exist in Bartow, Lake Wales, Winter Haven, and two in Lakeland.

Polk State College
Former names
Polk Community College
MottoWe Are Polk.
TypePublic college
Established1964 (1964)
Parent institution
Florida College System
Endowment$1.35 million
PresidentAngela Garcia Falconetti
ProvostMartha Santiago (interim)
Academic staff
1,249
Students20,000
Undergraduates12,342
Location, ,
United States
CampusSuburban
NicknameEagles
Websitewww.polk.edu
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