Florida Southern College
At a Glance
Florida Southern College, the oldest private college in Florida, was founded in Orlando in 1883 as South Florida Institute. It is ranked as one of the top 210 universities in the South by U.S News & World Report and was named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for the past two years. The college opened its newly constructed Campisi Academic Center for Physical Therapy in fall 2019, and dedicated both the Carol Jenkins Barnett Center for Early Childhood Learning and Health and the Lamar Louise Curry Education Center in February 2020. FSC also has broken ground on the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center, as well as a middle-school expansion of the Roberts Academy, Florida’s only school for children with dyslexia.
Florida Southern College (FSC) is a Private institution located in the Central-West region of Florida. FSC has Regional Accreditation .
The main campus in Lakeland, FL has a Suburban feeling. 80% of students take advantage of the On-Campus Housing.
Florida Southern College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Bachelor's (4 yr.)
- Graduate Degree
- Certificate
Student Body (as of Fall 2019)
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 2938 |
| Part Time | 367 |
Full-time students outnumber part-time students (8.01:1) at Florida Southern College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.97 |
| Asian | 3.06 |
| Black/African American | 8.35 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.21 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.83 |
| White/Caucasian | 69.26 |
| Other/Unknown | 5.32 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (69.3%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (12.8%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.00 |
| Male | 35.00 |
At 65%, female students outnumber male students by a very significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
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| Total Students: | 3,305 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students: | 2,755 |
| Graduate Students: | 550 |
| Average Student Age: | 24 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2020)
for Full-Time
per Credit Hour
per Credit Hour
Scholarships
- Rated a "Best Buy in the South" by U.S. News & World Report, Florida Southern College provides an exceptional education at a reasonable cost.
- Our Merit Scholarships range from $5,000-$21,000 annually.
- 98% recieve institutional financial aid
Florida Southern College has a variety of scholarships available. Please visit https://www.flsouthern.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships.aspx for more information.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 38180.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 1250.00 |
| Housing Costs | 12006.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $51,436.00 consists of $38,180.00 for Tuition, $1,250.00 for Books and Supplies, and $12,006.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of Fall 2019)
Accepted
Application Fee
Tuition Deposit
for Merit Scholarship
A transfer aplicant must have a minimum of 24 credits completed or else must apply as an entering freshman.
Please visit our undergraduate admissions page for more information.
| ACT Score: | 26 |
|---|---|
| SAT Score: | 1,200 |
| High School: | 3.69 |
|---|---|
| For Merit Scholarship: | N/A |
| Academic Period | Admissions Deadline | Financial Aid Deadline |
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Students are admitted on a rolling basis.
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Campus Life (as of Fall 2019)
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Students enjoy outstanding campus life programming, including equestrian and eSports programs; a nationally recognized intramural sports program; over 100 clubs and organizations; a national Greek system; and a diverse selection of weekend activities, including watersports on Lake Hollingsworth, downtown shopping and dining, and excursions to nearby world-class entertainment venues such as Walt Disney World. Through the Junior Journey program, students travel on faculty led trips that support their academic goals, earning course credit and gaining new perspectives by studying in places such as Costa Rica, Greece, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, northern Europe, Italy, and Spain. The guaranteed internship program further ensures that each student has the opportunity to apply classroom concepts in a real-world environment while gaining valuable job experience.
Sports
| Sport | Men's Team | Women's Team | |
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20 NCAA Division II sports with 30 national championships and 147 conference championships. 220 student athletes have gone on to play professional sports.
- NCAA Division II
- Sunshine State