Florida Southern College: Review & Facts

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Florida Southern College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,285 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1883 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Lakeland, Florida.

Florida Southern College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Florida Southern College.

Majors
Offered
73
Florida Southern College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Florida Southern College is fair at 77% (above Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Florida Southern College is average: 68%. About 37% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Florida Southern College is pretty decent, 14:1. Read more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $39,700 a year. The additional fees at Florida Southern College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $800; this makes it a total of $40,500 annually.

Read the details about Florida Southern College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
57%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 11,120 applications were submitted and 6,295 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Florida Southern College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Florida Southern College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida Southern College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Florida Southern College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,400 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - nearly $7,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Florida Southern College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Florida Southern College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Florida Southern College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, Florida
33801-5698, USA
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