Florida Southern College — College Profile

About

Nestled alongside Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern College is best known for housing the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and for its strong emphasis on engaged, hands-on learning. The college features highly regarded academic programs in nursing, business, education, and pre-professional health sciences, backed by opportunities for undergraduate research starting in the freshman year. Campus culture is vibrant and close-knit, driven by an active lakeside outdoor lifestyle, a strong Greek system, and a storied NCAA Division II athletics program. FSC distinctively sets itself apart through its signature "Guarantees," which promise every student an internship, a study abroad experience, and graduation within four years.

Wikipedia:Florida Southern College is a private college in Lakeland, Florida, United States. In 2019, the student population at FSC consisted of 3,073 students along with 130 full-time faculty members. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. The institution is home to Child of the Sun, the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

Location

Lakeland, FL, 33801-5698 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

TPA · Tampa

36 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$44,040

Housing & food (on campus)$14,360

Books & supplies$1,250

Cost of attendance$62,800

Average net price$28,551

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$44,040

Housing & food (on campus)$14,360

Books & supplies$1,250

Cost of attendance$62,800

Average net price$28,551

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.flsouthern.edu

How it’s made up

Tuition$47,670

Food$15,130

Total published by the school$62,800

Source: www.flsouthern.edu

Net price by family income

$0–30k

$23,624

$30–48k

$21,385

$48–75k

$25,830

$75–110k

$29,044

$110k+

$33,706

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $25,638

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

70%

Within 4 yrs

65%

Back for yr 2

80%

Transferred

Pell students: 66.7% · others: 72.2%

8 yrs after starting

68% graduated · 30% transferred · 3% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$47,749

10 yrs after entry$55,294

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$27k

90th percentile$34,200

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

64%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1252

R 590–680 · M 560–650

ACT midpoint

Comp 25–30 · E 24–31 · M 21–27

SAT middle 50%: 1150–1330

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 64.1% · women 64.6%

Yield: 11.0% of admitted students enroll

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Student Body

Gender

Men 35%Women 65%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell grant

28%

First-gen

28%

Family income

$66,112

Independent

14%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (FL)

60.0%

Out of state

37.5%

International

2.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NY 47 · PA 28 · NJ 22 · IL 20 · MD 16

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Hispanic

18%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

NH/PI

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II without football

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Beach Volleyball
Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$47,749

After 10 yrs

$55,294

Business Administration, Management and Operations114

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing52

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication36

Psychology, General34

Computer Science31

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology30

Accounting and Related Services30

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences29

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft29

Biology, General24

Natural Resources Conservation and Research22

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21

Criminology19

Political Science and Government17

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16

Music16

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$131M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$9,031/mo

Teaching spend

$11,211

per student

Federal loans

54%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (medium programs)

Undergraduate profile