FSC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 64.42%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1220. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $44,040
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at FSC:
- Total Enrollment: 3,211, including 216 online students
- 2,682 Undergraduate, 529 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.7% men, 65.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 86 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 18 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
FSC Overview
Florida Southern College (FSC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lakeland, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The FSC's tuition & fees is $44,040 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $30,395.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,211 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
FSC's acceptance rate is 64.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.95%. The median SAT score is 1220 and the ACT score is 27.
FSC ranked 6th in Florida Colleges rankings. Florida Southern College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Florida Southern College is $44,040. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,825.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $45,787 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,176.
| Undergraduate | $44,040 |
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| Graduate | $18,825 |
| Undergraduate | $45,787 |
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| Graduate | $19,176 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Florida Southern College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at FSC
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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