Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001488
- Phone: (352) 378-7891
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
52.13%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,838Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Florida Southern College
Also known as Florida Southern
6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL
Florida Southern College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lakeland, Florida and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Florida Southern College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to Florida Southern achieve an SAT score in a range of 1460 to 1750, or an ACT composite score within the range of 22 to 27. 65% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 26% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at flsouthern.edu.
The cost of tuition is approximately $29,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,500. Some students at Florida Southern College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Florida Southern is the "Moccasins", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.flsouthern.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Florida Southern accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Florida Southern College is around 3,200 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 22% enrolling as graduate students and 86% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $37,000-$44,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,000 to $1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $23,138 |
Receiving Student Loans | 85% | $7,308 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Florida Southern College may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2012)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2006)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2006)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Florida Southern is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Sunshine State Conference)
- Basketball (Sunshine State Conference)
- Track and Field (Sunshine State Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Florida Southern College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Criminology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Social Science (B)
- Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Florida Southern College.
- Southeastern University in DeLand, FL (1 miles away)
- Warner University in Orlando, FL (22 miles away)
- Florida College in Saint Augustine, FL (27 miles away)
- The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL (32 miles away)
- Eckerd College in Royal Palm Beach, FL (50 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001488
- Phone: (352) 378-7891
- School Homepage