Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Florida Southern College reported a 59.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lakeland, FL, with an SAT reference of 1220 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $28,551 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

59.1%

10,874 applicants

SAT reference

1220

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,551

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Florida Southern College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)117012201330
ACT (composite, 1–36)252730

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

69.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

80.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,656

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Florida Southern College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$23,624
$30,001 – $48,000$21,385
$48,001 – $75,000$25,830
$75,001 – $110,000$29,044
$110,000+$33,706

Top Majors at Florida Southern College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing153
Biological & Biomedical Sciences111
Visual & Performing Arts69
Psychology53
Health Professions41
Communication & Journalism40
Education34
Social Sciences34
Computer & Information Sciences23
Mathematics & Statistics14

Financial Aid at Florida Southern College

About Florida Southern College

Official website: https://www.flsouthern.edu/

Admissions: https://www.flsouthern.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Southern College

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Southern College?

Florida Southern College reported a 59% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 10,874. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Florida Southern College?

The historical 59% acceptance rate suggests Florida Southern College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Florida Southern College?

The imported historical records for Florida Southern College include an SAT reference value of 1220 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Southern College?

The stored historical average net price at Florida Southern College is $28,551 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $26,704 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Southern College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Florida Southern College is 70%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Florida Southern College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Florida Southern College?

Florida Southern College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Florida Southern College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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