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Florida Southern College
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Annual Tuition
$42,360
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
59.1%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
68.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$55,294
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Florida Southern College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Lakeland, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $42,360, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 68.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
59.1%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$169,440
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$25,294
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$83,500
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$336,440
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Florida Southern College is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
7
Burglary
2
Theft
2
Assault
1
Robbery
0
Rape
2
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$42,360
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
77.8%
Success
68.8%
In-State Cost
$42,360
Age 25+ Students
4.2%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
703 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Lakeland
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,006
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,012
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,250
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Lakeland metropolitan area.