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Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FLPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Lakeland, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,730
Earnings 5yr: $127,534
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,708
Earnings 5yr: $80,712
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,335
Earnings 5yr: $80,669
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,328
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,905
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,480
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,187
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,104
Earnings 5yr: $57,423
Debt: $23,250
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,793
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,782
Earnings 5yr: $54,842
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,128
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,810
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,344
Earnings 5yr: $52,304
Debt: $25,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,796
Earnings 5yr: $58,724
Debt: $25,955
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,925
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,829
Earnings 5yr: $51,091
Debt: $26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,315
Earnings 5yr: $49,693
Debt: $27,000
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,549
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,358
Earnings 5yr: $50,864
Debt: $23,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,840
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,551
In-State Tuition$44,040
Out-of-State Tuition$44,040
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,749
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,294
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$83,551
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