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Florida Poly unveils designs for new Student Achievement Center

Rendering of the planned Student Achievement Center at Florida Polytechnic University.

Florida Polytechnic University has revealed the designs for its highly anticipated Student Achievement Center (StAC), a striking, ultramodern facility that will become the centerpiece of student life while supporting the University’s rapidly growing enrollment.

Florida Poly extends six-year run as No. 1 public college in the South

Florida Polytechnic University is named No. 1 public college in the South by U.S. News and World Report, No. 16 engineering program nationally.

For the sixth consecutive year, Florida Polytechnic University is the No. 1 public college in the South according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges Rankings, while continuing to gain national prominence in engineering and value. Florida Poly climbed 13 spots to No. 16 nationally among public engineering programs without a Ph.D. and ranked the No. 1 best value public school in the South.

Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth

A group of students in front of the IST on the first day of the 2026-27 academic year, which saw record enrollment.

Florida Polytechnic University soared into the 2026-27 academic year on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming a record enrollment of 2,342 students. The milestone represents a remarkable 35% increase in total student enrollment over the last two years, up from over 1,900 students in 2025 and more than 1,700 in 2024, further solidifying Florida Poly’s reputation as a premier destination for high-demand STEM education.