Florida Southern College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Florida Southern College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

56.6%

Admission Difficulty for Florida Southern College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Florida Southern is 56.6%. Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Florida Southern and can you get accepted?

Florida Southern is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,295 out of the 11,120 who applied were admitted.

Florida Southern College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Florida Southern College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.73 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1190 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Florida Southern GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.73

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Florida Southern College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Florida Southern are to have around a 3.73 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Florida Southern accepts 57% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Florida Southern is 3.73 on the 4.0 scale. 36% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #10 in Florida for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Florida Southern is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Florida Southern College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	35.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	23.7%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	20.7%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	11.1%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	5.7%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	3.2%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Florida Southern SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Florida Southern College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 40% of students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1080-1290

Applicants Submitting SAT

40%

SAT Scores for Florida Southern College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	520
Composite 25th Percentile	1080

SAT Scores for Florida Southern College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	660
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1290
Average SAT Score	1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Florida Southern College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Florida Southern is 1190 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1080-1290. Students who get into Florida Southern College score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. Florida Southern ranks #14 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Florida Southern regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1080, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Florida Southern College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1185, you have around a 57% chance of being admitted. A 1290 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 72% chance of getting in.

Florida Southern College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1290 and Above	Good	>72%
1185 to 1290	Avg +	57%-72%
1080 to 1185	Avg -	41%-57%
975 to 1080	Reach	27%-41%
Less than 975	Low	<27%

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Florida Southern ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

24%

ACT Scores for Florida Southern College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	21
Math 25th Percentile	19
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for Florida Southern College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	29
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Florida Southern?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Florida Southern is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 29. The school ranks #15 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

24 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida Southern College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Florida Southern College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Florida Southern for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 57% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 73% with a 29 ACT score.

Florida Southern College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>73%
25 to 29	Avg +	57%-73%
22 to 25	Avg -	43%-57%
19 to 22	Reach	31%-43%
Less than 19	Low	<31%

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High School Class Rank

58% of Florida Southern College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Florida Southern College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	24%
Top 25% of class	57.6%
Top 50% of class	88%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Florida Southern College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,436	3,674	11,120
Accepted	4,236	2,058	6,295
Acceptance Rate	57%	56%	57%
Enrolled	484	270	754
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	13%	12%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

127

Applicants have 127 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on May 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida Southern College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Florida Southern College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Florida Southern College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Florida Southern College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Florida Southern is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.73 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1190 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1290 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 25 on the ACT places you in a strong position.