First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | October 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Fall | March 1, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: floridapoly.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 23 |
| Business Analytics | 21 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 |
| Data Science | 8 |
Show the other 3 majors
| Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2 |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
852,878 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lakeland Linder International (LAL)
Nearest hub airport
Orlando International (MCO)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 1.7 of 20
Elevation
164 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
52°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
121 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,250 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Southeastern University9 mi
- Florida Southern College10 mi
- Warner University27 mi
- Saint Leo University28 mi
- Webber International University29 mi
- University of South Florida35 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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