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About Florida Southern College

private masters universityhealth sciences focussmall class sizesflorida liberal artsbusiness and pre-med

Florida Southern College is a private university in Lakeland, FL, known for its private masters university, health sciences focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 57%, Florida Southern College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 754 students each year. Florida Southern College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Florida Southern College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,651 per year; the sticker price of $55,100 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Florida Southern College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

57%
Overall Accept Rate
1185
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Florida Southern College

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Extracurriculars
Florida Southern places a heavy emphasis on undergraduate research and experiential learning through its Moc Scholar and MOC Life programs, so highlight any research projects, internships, or hands-on academic work you have completed since these directly align with what the college values in its students.
Demonstrated Interest
Florida Southern has the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world, so mention your interest in visiting or exploring the campus in your communications with admissions. Showing genuine curiosity about this unique aspect of campus life signals that you have done your homework and are not just treating FSC as a backup option.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Florida Southern College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$55k/yr$23.6k
30k-48k~$55k/yr$21.4k
48k-75k~$55k/yr$25.8k
75k-110k~$55k/yr$29.0k
110k+~$55k/yr$33.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,854
Undergrad Enrollment
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