Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College is one of the sixty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lakeland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,055 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 722 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 578 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 63% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Florida Southern's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $34,074, and fees were $700. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $34,074 and $700 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students3,055 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 2 | 46 |
Master's degree | 5 | 37 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
51%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1070 to 1250 |
ACT | 24 to 29 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $970/credit | |
In State Students | $970/credit | |
Out of State Students | $970/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $618/credit | |
In State Students | $618/credit | |
Out of State Students | $618/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $43,650 | $43,650 | $43,650 |
ADN | 70 | $67,900 | $67,900 | $67,900 |
BSN | 125 | $121,250 | $121,250 | $121,250 |
FNP | 50 | $30,900 | $30,900 | $30,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Florida Southern College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 27% | $4,324 |
Other Federal Grant | 14% | $363 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $4,712 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $17,408 |
Federal Student Loans | 87% | $5,297 |
Private Loans | 9% | $14,022 |
$24,888
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$20,607 |
$30,001 to $48,000$21,699 |
$48,001 to $75,000$24,281 |
$75,001 to $110,000$25,856 |
Over $110,000$26,320 |
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Student Population
2,615
Undergrads
440
Graduates
2,044
Women
1,011
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
73% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.