Florida Southern College Comparison

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Overview

Florida Southern
Location Lakeland, FL
Setting Small City
Enrollment 3,194
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #294
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website flsouthern.edu
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Costs

Florida Southern
Tuition (In State) $41,500
Tuition (Out of State) $41,500
Room & Board $13,800
Avg Net Price $30,462
Avg Grant Aid $26,704
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Florida Southern
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 10,874
Admitted 6,423
Acceptance Rate 59.1%
Enrolled % 10%
Avg High School GPA 3.73
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Difficult
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 25/30
SAT Range 1170/1310
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2025

Academics

Florida Southern
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (22%)
  • Health Professions (12%)
  • Education (12%)
  • Social Sciences (10%)
  • Communication (8%)

Outcomes

Florida Southern
Graduation Rate 55%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $42,700
Making Student Loan Payments 65%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,000
Median Loan Payment $248

Diversity

Florida Southern
% Men 6%
% Women 12%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 74%
% Black 6%
% Hispanic 11%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Florida Southern
% In-State 62%
% Out-of-State 36%

Campus

Florida Southern
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/