Florida Southern College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3585 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1001 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #933 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Lakeland |
| #3033 of 3,255 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 2,721
- Graduates
- 560
- 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 57% and is among the top 19% 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 | 57% | 56% | 57% |
| Applicants | 11,120 | 3,674 | 7,436 |
| Admissions | 6,295 | 2,058 | 4,236 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 752 | 269 | 483 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1,018 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
187 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
304 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Southern College are 1080-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
179 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Florida Southern College are 22-29 (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 | 2239 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 474 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 234 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 128 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (3%) |
| Asian | 80 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Florida Southern College is $27,324 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 | $23,239 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,685 |
| $48-75K | $23,571 |
| $75-110K | $28,544 |
| $110K+ | $32,776 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,700 | $17,765 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,700 | $17,765 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,700 | $17,765 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,329 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,248 |
| Room charge | $7,348 |
| Meal charge | $4,900 |
Florida Southern College majors
Florida Southern College has granted 608 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 136 master's across 7 programs, and 33 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Southern College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 109 | 42 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | ||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Accounting | 23 | 14 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 34 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 30 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 22 | ||
| Computer Science | 20 | ||
| Criminology | 19 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Economics, General | 14 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | 3 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 10 | ||
| Digital Arts | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 5 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Biotechnology | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | ||
| General Literature | 4 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Acting | 2 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 608 | 136 | 33 |
Florida Southern College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 63% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Florida Southern College has published 638 scientific papers with 6,467 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 8 |
| 1992 | 2 | 7 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 | 4 |
| 1998 | 7 | 16 |
| 1999 | 5 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 | 18 |
| 2003 | 11 | 22 |
| 2004 | 5 | 41 |
| 2005 | 7 | 47 |
| 2006 | 12 | 55 |
| 2007 | 6 | 70 |
| 2008 | 10 | 93 |
| 2009 | 11 | 99 |
| 2010 | 13 | 85 |
| 2011 | 9 | 113 |
| 2012 | 12 | 152 |
| 2013 | 18 | 150 |
| 2014 | 24 | 194 |
| 2015 | 21 | 375 |
| 2016 | 21 | 447 |
| 2017 | 46 | 424 |
| 2018 | 39 | 521 |
| 2019 | 54 | 506 |
| 2020 | 54 | 621 |
| 2021 | 41 | 651 |
| 2022 | 53 | 672 |
| 2023 | 43 | 745 |
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 who served as spokesperson for the United States Department of State from 2019 to 2021 during the Trump administration.
-
Chuck Wicks
- Occupations
- guitaristsinger-songwriter
- 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.
-
John Nemechek
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
John Frank Nemechek was an American racing driver who most notably competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
-
Brice Marden
- Enrolled in Florida Southern College
- Studied in 1957-1958
- Occupations
- paintervisual artistillustratorprintmaker
- 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 | 658 |
| 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 |