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Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL · City · 2,656 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled alongside Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern College is best known for housing the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and for its strong emphasis on engaged, hands-on learning. The college features highly regarded academic programs in nursing, business, education, and pre-professional health sciences, backed by opportunities for undergraduate research starting in the freshman year. Campus culture is vibrant and close-knit, driven by an active lakeside outdoor lifestyle, a strong Greek system, and a storied NCAA Division II athletics program. FSC distinctively sets itself apart through its signature "Guarantees," which promise every student an internship, a study abroad experience, and graduation within four years.


Wikipedia:Florida Southern College is a private college in Lakeland, Florida, United States. In 2019, the student population at FSC consisted of 3,073 students along with 130 full-time faculty members. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. The institution is home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

Location
Lakeland, FL, 33801-5698 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
36 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$60,768
Avg net price
$28,551
Room & board
$14,360
Tuition
$44,040
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,624
$30–48k
$21,385
$48–75k
$25,830
$75–110k
$29,044
$110k+
$33,706
Admissions
Admit rate
64%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1252
Reading 590680
Math 560650
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 2530
English 2431
Math 2127
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Florida Southern College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
70%
4-yr on-time completion
65%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
3%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,749
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,294
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,250$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,200
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$66,112
Independent students
14%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
18%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
NH/PI
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,749
10 years after entry
$55,294
Business Administration, Management and Operations114
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing52
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication36
Psychology, General34
Computer Science31
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology30
Accounting and Related Services30
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences29
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft29
Biology, General24
Natural Resources Conservation and Research22
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
Criminology19
Political Science and Government17
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Music16
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Institutional
Endowment
$131M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,031/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,211
Federal loan rate
54%

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