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Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College (Florida Southern, Southern or FSC) is a private college in Lakeland, Florida, United States. In 2019, the student population at FSC consisted of 3,073 students along with 130 full-time faculty members. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. The institution is home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

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64%

Acceptance

$28,551

Net price

2,656

Enrollment

71%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

64%

Acceptance rate

1,252

SAT average

28

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading590680
SAT Math560650
ACT Composite2530

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$28,551

Average net price

$44,040

In-state tuition

$44,040

Out-of-state tuition

$14,360

Room & board

$1,250

Books & supplies

$60,768

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

54%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$23,624
$30–48K
$21,385
$48–75K
$25,830
$75–110K
$29,044
$110K+
$33,706

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$55,294

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,749

Median earnings (6 yrs)

71%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,211

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,656

Total enrollment

2%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

28%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

White
64%
Hispanic
18%
Black
7%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Florida Southern College FAQ

Is Florida Southern College a public or private school?

Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lakeland, FL.

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Southern College?

Florida Southern College has an acceptance rate of 64%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Florida Southern College cost?

The average annual net price at Florida Southern College is $28,551 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $44,040.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Southern College?

About 71% of students at Florida Southern College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Florida Southern College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Florida Southern College students earn a median of $55,294 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Florida Southern College?

Admitted students at Florida Southern College have an average SAT score of 1,252 and an ACT midpoint of 28. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Florida Southern College?

Florida Southern College enrolls about 2,656 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Historic American Buildings Survey · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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