Florida Southern College
Faith-based college · Lakeland, FL · 2,656 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
64%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1150–1330
ACT (middle 50%)
25–30
Average net price
$26,211
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$61,399
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Florida Southern College?
Florida Southern College accepts about 64 of every 100 applicants (64%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1330 on the SAT. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1150, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–30.
The latest federal data says Florida Southern College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Florida Southern College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Florida Southern College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $61,399 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,211 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $46,168 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$46,168
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$46,168
- Room & board$14,830
- Total cost of attendance$61,399
- Average net price after grants$26,211
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Visual & Performing Arts, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology.
Florida Southern College FAQ
- What is Florida Southern College's acceptance rate?
- 64% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Florida Southern College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1150–1330. Aim for 1330 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Florida Southern College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–30.
- Is Florida Southern College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Florida Southern College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Florida Southern College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Florida Southern College cost?
- About $61,399 a year before aid; $26,211 on average after grants.
- What is Florida Southern College's FAFSA school code?
- 001488. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Florida Southern College receives your information.
- What is Florida Southern College's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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