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
59%Acceptance
1263SAT Avg
2,607Students
10:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$55,294Earnings 10yr
$29,664Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate59.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1263
Reading & WritingMid: 635
590660
MathMid: 613
580650
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 28
2530
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
Programs (61)
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
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Source: Wikipedia