Record Enrollment Propels Florida Poly Into New Era of Growth

Florida Polytechnic Sets Enrollment Record Ahead of New Academic Year

Florida Polytechnic University reported record enrollment for the 2026-27 academic year, with 2,342 students enrolled as classes began Monday. The total represents an increase of about 35% from 2024, when enrollment stood at more than 1,700 students. Florida Poly enrolled more than 1,900 students in 2025. About 1,035 students are new to the university this year, including roughly 740 first-time college students. The incoming group also includes …

Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth

LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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…

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