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Florida Southern College

Florida Southern

Lakeland, Florida 33801-5698

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Known for business

Florida Southern College is a private institution in Lakeland with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1263, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,294 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,664.

Established
1883
Motto
Lux Sapientia Lex Light, Wisdom, Law
Mascot
Water Moccasin
Type
Private college
Division
Division II

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59%Acceptance
1263SAT Avg
2,607Students
10:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$55,294Earnings 10yr
$29,664Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Florida Southern College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1263

Reading & WritingMid: 635
590660
MathMid: 613
580650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1263

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,360
Room & Board$13,800
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$57,174
Average Net Price$29,664
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,266
$30–48K$25,913
$48–75K$27,634
$75–110K$30,479
$110K+$34,331

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,664

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,607
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 6%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.3%
Freshman Retention77.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,749
8 Years$51,835
10 Years$55,294

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,700
Men
$49,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#11

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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