Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
4-year Private university
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Overview

Florida Southern College is a private institution established in 1883 with suburban setting located at Lakeland. It is ranked 11 in Regional Universities South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $42,360. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,738. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students admitted to the college have the opportunity to join more than 70 clubs and student organizations, as well as more than 20 intramural sports. Greek life is also prevalent on campus with more than 10 fraternities and sororities for students to choose from. First-year students are permitted to have cars, and more than 70 percent of the student body lives on campus during their college careers.

#11 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Suburban
Location Lakeland, Florida
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1883
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,738 Undergraduates
Website http://www.flsouthern.edu/

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$57,200
Cost of Attendance
$24,888
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $42,360
Outstate Tuition Fee $42,360
Room and Board Fees $13,800
$40,090 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

57% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jul
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$32,331 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$28,693 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $57,200
65% Students with need received Financial Aid
27.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application July 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Henry and Annie Merner Pfeiffer Scholarship
Total Worth $16,500 to $23,000 per year
Eligibility First-year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
William H. Danforth Scholarship
Total Worth From $15,500 to $21,000 per year
Eligibility First-year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Emile E. Watson Scholarship
Total Worth From $14,000 to $19,000 per year
Eligibility First-year Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Luciuds P. ordway scholarship
Total Worth From $13,000 to $17,500 per year
Eligibility First Year Undergraduate
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Thad G. Buckner Scholarship
Total Worth From $11,500 to $15,500 per year
Eligibility Based on academic performance
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Edna Mae Pearce Lockett Scholarship
Total Worth From $10,000 to $14,000 per year
Eligibility Based on academic performance
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
E.T. Roux Scholarship
Total Worth From $7,500 to $11,000 per year
Eligibility Based in academic performance
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarships
Total Worth $500 per year to members of an ensemble
Details Music scholarships are awarded based upon skill level and area of concentration.
Art Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Awards based upon portfolio or audition.
See all Scholarships

Students

2,738 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
63% Students graduate within 6 years