Florida Southern College Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3349 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #971 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #902 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Lakeland |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 2,834
- Graduates
- 579
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.flsouthern.edu
Florida Southern College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 52% | 49% |
| Applicants | 9,116 | 2,848 | 6,268 |
| Admissions | 4,592 | 1,492 | 3,100 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 674 | 253 | 421 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,001 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
269 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
405 or 60%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Southern College are 1110-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
263 or 39%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Florida Southern College are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2351 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 472 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 291 (9%) |
| Asian | 105 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 92 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,019 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,837 |
| $48-75K | $25,918 |
| $75-110K | $26,523 |
| $110K+ | $29,626 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,180 | $17,232 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,180 | $17,232 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,180 | $17,232 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $250 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,355 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,024 |
| Room charge | $7,224 |
| Meal charge | $4,800 |
Florida Southern College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 97 | 15 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 57 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 44 | ||
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 17 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | 5 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 24 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 15 | ||
| Economics, General | 14 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 12 | ||
| Criminology | 11 | ||
| Digital Arts | 11 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Acting | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Music Management | 8 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Biotechnology | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Sports Communication | 5 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| General Literature | 4 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Political Communication | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 584 | 130 | 6 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 59% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 | 11 |
| 1999 | 4 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 | 10 |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 |
| 2002 | 7 | 28 |
| 2003 | 10 | 37 |
| 2004 | 5 | 63 |
| 2005 | 4 | 72 |
| 2006 | 7 | 87 |
| 2007 | 5 | 89 |
| 2008 | 5 | 112 |
| 2009 | 8 | 142 |
| 2010 | 6 | 116 |
| 2011 | 7 | 151 |
| 2012 | 9 | 189 |
| 2013 | 18 | 232 |
| 2014 | 19 | 322 |
| 2015 | 20 | 460 |
| 2016 | 23 | 635 |
| 2017 | 31 | 584 |
| 2018 | 32 | 626 |
| 2019 | 42 | 674 |
| 2020 | 40 | 809 |
| 2021 | 34 | 945 |
Florida Southern College alumni
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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. She previously held government positions as a deputy attaché and intelligence analyst at the United States Department of the Treasury and as a public affairs officer at USAID. Ortagus worked as national security contributor at Fox News prior to her appointment as State Department spokesperson. She is an officer in the United States Navy Reserve.
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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.
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John Nemechek
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
John Frank Nemechek was an American race car driver who most notably competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
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Abdallah Salem el-Badri
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Abdalla Salem el-Badri is a former Libyan official who served as Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Minister of Petroleum, Minister of Energy, Minister of Management, and Deputy Prime Minister. He was also the longest-serving Secretary General of OPEC, holding the position in 1994 and then 2007–2016. He is a citizen of Libya and resides in Austria. He is married with five children.
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 | 597 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr Lakeland, Florida, 33801-5698 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |
| Phone | 8636804111 |
| Fax | +1 (863) 680 4120 |