Florida Polytechnic University
Higher EducationFlorida, United States501-1000 Employees
Florida Polytechnic University is a public higher education institution based in Lakeland, Florida, focused entirely on STEM disciplines. It is Florida's only state university dedicated 100% to science, technology, engineering and math, established to prepare graduates for high-tech, high-wage roles that advance the state's economy. In 2026, the university expanded its athletics program through the appointment of several head coaches for new teams, including men's soccer, baseball, and both women's and men's basketball. Plans for a Student Achievement Center in Lakeland indicate ongoing campus development. The institution operates as a midsize organization within the higher education sector, with hundreds of staff.