Lakeland,
FL
About Florida Southern
Florida Southern College is a private, religious school in the suburb of Lakeland, Florida. Florida Southern was founded in 1883. The college enrolls around 3,386 students per year, including 2,811 undergraduate students.
Florida Southern Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Florida Southern. Florida Southern admitted 61% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 10,759 students applied to Florida Southern and 6,571 were admitted.
| Florida Southern College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 61% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 79% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 27% |
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Florida Southern College is locatedin the town of Lakeland, Florida, in the city of Tampa and Orlando.
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College Info
Florida Southern Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Florida Southern is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Florida Southern is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Florida Southern SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1170 - 1310
Math SAT Range
570 - 655
Reading SAT Range
590 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1310 and Above
1170 to 1310
1170 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Florida Southern students is 1244. Applicants with SAT scores of 1310 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Florida Southern, while applicants with SAT scores between 1170 to 1310 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1170 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Florida Southern.
Florida Southern Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$55,140
In State$55,140
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Florida Southern is like? There are approximately 3,386 students enrolled at Florida Southern, including 2,811 undergraduate students and 575 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 65% percent are from FL and 35% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time65%
In State35%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,386
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
61%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$41,300
Out-of-State
$41,300
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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