Florida Southern College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3656 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1015 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #945 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Lakeland |
| #3197 of 3,506 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 2,626
- Graduates
- 568
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.flsouthern.edu
Florida Southern College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Florida Southern College has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 58% | 59% |
| Applicants | 10,874 | 3,686 | 7,176 |
| Admissions | 6,423 | 2,150 | 4,268 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 640 | 215 | 423 |
1,051 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
239 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
158 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Southern College are 1170-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
136 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Florida Southern College are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2122 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 466 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 231 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 127 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 115 (4%) |
| Asian | 89 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Florida Southern College is $30,462 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,266 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,913 |
| $48-75K | $27,634 |
| $75-110K | $30,479 |
| $110K+ | $34,331 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,500 | $18,230 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,500 | $18,230 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,500 | $18,230 |
| Fee in-district | $860 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $860 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $860 | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,267 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,800 |
| Room charge | $8,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,500 |
Florida Southern College majors
Florida Southern College has granted 600 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 167 master's across 10 programs, and 51 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Southern College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 106 | 44 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 52 | ||
| Accounting | 25 | 16 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 37 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 29 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Computer Science | 28 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 21 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 20 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 12 | 7 | |
| Criminology | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 13 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | 6 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 12 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 12 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 11 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 7 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 7 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Digital Arts | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | ||
| Music Management | 5 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 5 | ||
| Acting | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Biotechnology | 2 | ||
| General Literature | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 600 | 167 | 51 |
Florida Southern College has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 66% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Florida Southern College has published 733 scientific papers with 8,601 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 8 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 | 18 |
| 1999 | 5 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 | 10 |
| 2001 | 4 | 11 |
| 2002 | 6 | 23 |
| 2003 | 11 | 31 |
| 2004 | 6 | 49 |
| 2005 | 7 | 64 |
| 2006 | 11 | 71 |
| 2007 | 7 | 81 |
| 2008 | 12 | 102 |
| 2009 | 12 | 110 |
| 2010 | 14 | 106 |
| 2011 | 10 | 138 |
| 2012 | 13 | 167 |
| 2013 | 20 | 164 |
| 2014 | 28 | 250 |
| 2015 | 21 | 426 |
| 2016 | 22 | 492 |
| 2017 | 46 | 485 |
| 2018 | 54 | 597 |
| 2019 | 63 | 647 |
| 2020 | 55 | 741 |
| 2021 | 54 | 777 |
| 2022 | 49 | 806 |
| 2023 | 46 | 956 |
| 2024 | 40 | 915 |
Florida Southern College alumni
-
Morgan Ortagus
- Enrolled in Florida Southern College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in political science
- Occupations
- civil servant
- Biography
-
Morgan Deann Ortagus is an American television commentator, financial analyst, and political advisor, and served as spokesperson for the United States Department of State from 2019 to 2021 during the Trump administration. On January 3, 2025, then-President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would appoint her to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace, under United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, during his second administration.
-
Chuck Wicks
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitarist
- Biography
-
Charles Elliott Wicks is an American country music artist and radio personality. He was one of the participants on the American reality series Nashville, which aired on Fox for two episodes before its cancellation in mid-2007. In late 2007, he signed to RCA Records Nashville as a recording artist, with his debut single "Stealing Cinderella" being released in September of that year. It served as the lead-off to his debut album Starting Now, which was released in January 2008. "All I Ever Wanted" and "Man of the House" were released as the album's second and third singles, respectively, and both have charted in the Top 40 as well.
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John Nemechek
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
John Frank Nemechek was an American racing driver who competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
-
Brice Marden
- Enrolled in Florida Southern College
- Studied in 1957-1958
- Occupations
- artistvisual artistprintmakerpainterillustrator
- Biography
-
Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting. and lyrical abstraction. He lived and worked in New York City; Tivoli, New York; Hydra, Greece; and Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania.
General info
| Alternative names | FSC Florida Southern |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Motto | Lux Sapientia Lex Light, Wisdom, Law |
| Colors | scarlet, white |
| Academic calendar | September to April. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 654 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr Lakeland, Florida, 33801-5698 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |
| Phone | 8636804111 |