Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College is a private research university in Lakeland, Florida, serving roughly 2,656 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 64.42% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,294 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,551 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.42% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,656 97.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.55%
- Average SAT Score: 1252
Florida Southern College: what the data shows
Common questions about Florida Southern College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Florida Southern College?
Florida Southern College is located in Lakeland, FL (ZIP 33801-5698).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Florida Southern College public or private?
Florida Southern College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Florida Southern College cost?
Published tuition: $44,040.
Average net price after aid: $28,551.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,624 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,385 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,830 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,044 |
| $110,001+ | $33,706 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $176,160.
How hard is it to get into Florida Southern College?
Admission rate: 64.42%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1252 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Florida Southern College?
Total enrollment: 2,656 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Southern College?
150%-time completion rate: 70.55%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of Florida Southern College earn?
Median earnings: $47,749 six years after entry; $55,294 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
28.10% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Florida Southern College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (915 completions)
- CIP 520201 (162 completions)
- General Psychology (62 completions)
- CIP 520301 (55 completions)
- CIP 260908 (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (37 completions)
- CIP 512308 (35 completions)
- Computer Science (28 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (28 completions)
- CIP 261302 (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Florida Southern College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.42%; completion rate 70.55%; median earnings $55,294 at 10 years; net price $28,551. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida Southern College was $44,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,551
2024 Value
In 2024 Florida Southern College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,551.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,204 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,551 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$176,160 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Florida Southern College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Florida Southern College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Florida Southern College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,580 | $28,580 | $21,558 |
| 2014 | $29,990 | $29,990 | $22,756 |
| 2015 | $31,460 | $31,460 | $24,482 |
| 2016 | $33,150 | $33,150 | $24,442 |
| 2017 | $34,774 | $34,774 | $24,679 |
| 2018 | $36,348 | $36,348 | $26,036 |
| 2019 | $37,640 | $37,640 | $25,646 |
| 2020 | $38,980 | $38,980 | $26,517 |
| 2021 | $38,980 | $38,980 | $25,434 |
| 2022 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $27,404 |
| 2023 | $42,360 | $42,360 | $29,664 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64.42% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1252
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Florida Southern College in 2024 is 2,656 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
64.51% 100% Completion Time
70.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.51% of students graduating from Florida Southern College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Florida Southern College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$55,294 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.21% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
384.17% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Florida Southern College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 162 completions
General Psychology: 62 completions
CIP 52.0301: 55 completions
CIP 26.0908: 44 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 37 completions
CIP 51.2308: 35 completions
Computer Science: 28 completions
General Biological Sciences: 28 completions
CIP 26.1302: 25 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 915 completions
Most popular programs at Florida Southern College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Florida Southern College graduates.
About
Florida Southern College is a private non-profit institution located in Lakeland, FL, offering 65 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,656 students. The admission rate is 64.42%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1252. The institution maintains a 70.55% graduation rate. Approximately 28.10% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Florida Southern College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Florida Southern College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,040 and average net price is $28,551 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Florida Southern College?
The admission rate is 64.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Florida Southern College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Florida Southern College reports midpoint SAT about 1252 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Florida Southern College earn?
Median earnings are $47,749 six years after entry and $55,294 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Southern College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Florida Southern College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Florida Southern College?
Total enrollment is about 2,656 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Florida Southern College public or private?
Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lakeland, FL.
Is Florida Southern College an HBCU?
No. Florida Southern College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Florida Southern College a tribal college?
No. Florida Southern College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Florida Southern College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Florida Southern College does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.8%).
Is Florida Southern College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Florida Southern College: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.