Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Lakeland, Florida |
| Online | flsouthern.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Lakeland, Florida, Florida Southern College is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 10,759 prospective students applied, and 6,550 were granted admission. Of those admitted 792 enrolled in the school. 3,012 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 374 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $38,180 plus fees of $800. Florida Southern is ranked 372 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Value
Florida Southern is rated within the top 41% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#372 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#253 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Florida
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#334 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1335 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $12,006 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,864 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,100 |
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.