Florida Southern College, FL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Florida Southern College Rankings
Affordability40
Selectivity57
Retention54
Graduation34
Earnings38
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Florida Southern College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences15%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education7%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Florida Southern College
50%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
620
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Florida Southern College
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Florida Southern College
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
64%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Florida Southern College
82%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 57% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 53% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66% | 54% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 51% | 44% |
| Other race | 68% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Florida Southern College
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Florida Southern College
2,666
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
431
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 56% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
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