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Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College is a medium, private institution located in Lakeland, fl. Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,702 undergraduates
cost $40,500
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Admissions

Will I get into Florida Southern College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 56.6%
SAT score average 1206
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.73
Application fee N/A
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November
01
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May
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Florida Southern College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Accounting and Related Services
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $40,500
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,400
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $3,050
Cost of attendance* $57,200
Financial aid package $33,602
Estimated cost $23,598 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $40,500
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,400
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $3,050
Cost of attendance* $57,200
Financial aid package $33,602
Estimated cost $23,598 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Florida Southern College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,702, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

3,296

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
57%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Florida Southern College, students love their Allies, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
phone 863-680-4111
address www.flsouthern.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Allies

Beyond campus ministries

Climbing club

Multicultural student council

Men's and women's bible studies

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Florida Southern College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Florida Southern College?

Florida Southern College is located in Lakeland, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Southern College? 

The acceptance rate for Florida Southern College is 57%.

What’s the average GPA for Florida Southern College?

The average high school GPA for Florida Southern College students was 3.73.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Florida Southern College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Florida Southern College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $228,800.

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