Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Lakeland, Florida |
| Online | flsouthern.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Florida Southern College, located in Lakeland, Florida between Tampa and Orlando, is distinguished by its collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, the largest single-site assemblage of the architect's work worldwide. The private Methodist-affiliated institution, established in 1883, sits on a lakeside campus that features Wright's "Child of the Sun" architectural collection, which includes administrative buildings, teaching facilities, and the notable Annie Pfeiffer Chapel. The college maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes undergraduate education, with business, nursing, education, and arts programs among its primary academic offerings. Florida Southern operates primarily as a residential college, with most students living in campus housing, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Moccasins, notably in baseball and basketball.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Florida Southern is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Florida Southern College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#425 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#303 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Florida
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#374 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1290 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $12,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,200 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134079 IPEDS survey data for Florida Southern College.
Current students may use the Florida Southern College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024