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Leading the Way in STEM

Recognized for academic excellence, unmatched value, and career-ready graduates, Florida Poly continues to rise as one of the most innovative universities in the South. Discover the rankings and distinctions that prove what sets us apart.

A University Like No Other

Founded for Innovation

Established: 2012  |  Opened for Instruction: August 25, 2014

Florida’s only public university dedicated exclusively to STEM

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degree programs focused on STEM fields

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Academic Excellence

Our People

For more data and detailed reports, visit Institutional Research & Effectiveness.

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Rankings that Set Us Apart

Florida Poly continues to rise as a national leader in STEM education, recognized for academic excellence, affordability, and career outcomes.

Academic Excellence

Values & Affordability

Career Success

Student Achievement

#1 Public College in the Southeast U.S. – U.S. News and World Report, September 2023

Top 20 Public Engineering Program without a Ph.D. – U.S. News and World Report, September 2023

#2 Best Value Public College in the Southeast U.S. – U.S. News and World Report, September 2023

#2 College in the Southeast U.S. – U.S. News and World Report, September 2023

#1 College for Veterans in the Southeast U.S. – U.S. News and World Report, September 2023

#2 Highest Average SAT Scores among Public Universities in Florida, December 2023

#1 Highest Salaries of Graduates in the state of Florida University System, January 2024

#1 in State for Grads with Lowest Student Debt, January 2024

#1 Most Affordable Cybersecurity Degree Program in the Nation, January 2024

#1 Public College in the Region – U.S. News and World Report, September 2022

Top 30 Public Engineering Program without a Ph.D. – U.S. News and World Report, September 2022

#1 Highest Salaries of Graduates among Florida’s state universities- MyFloridayFuture, March 2022

#7 Cost and Financing – WalletHub, October 2022

#1 Best Colleges for Veterans in the region – U.S. News and World Report, September 2022

#3 College in the region among public and private institutions – U.S. News and World Report, September 2022

#2 institution in the region for graduates with the least student debt – U.S. News and World Report, September 2022

Top 30 best value schools in the region – U.S. News and World Report, September 2022

#3 in the Florida University System for Top Performance at a Low Cost – WalletHub, October 2021

#14 for Best Career Outcomes – WalletHub, October 2021

Top #25 in the Nation for Affordability – University HQ, August 2021

10 Most Prominent Analytics and Data Science Institutes – Analytics Insight Magazine, July 2021

5 Best Universities in the Southern States for Tech Students – Deep South Magazine, December 2020

#2 Best Affordable Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs – Affordable Schools, March 2020

#1 in the U.S. for lowest out-of-state tuition – ValueCollege, November 2019

Why Choose Florida Poly?

Consistently ranking among the top STEM institutions in the nation

Exceptional return on investment: low tuition, low student debt, and high post-grad salaries

Small class sizes and hands-on learning that fuel student success

Strong partnerships with industry leaders and high-impact career outcomes

Maps & Directions

Florida Poly is conveniently located at the center of the high-tech corridor in Lakeland, Florida—just off I-4 between Tampa and Orlando.

Contact Florida Polytechnic University
863-583-9050  |  info@floridapoly.edu