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Students attend Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, a small city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Florida Southern College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Florida Southern College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in mathematics, media, and business and management.
Florida Southern College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 2,489 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Florida Southern College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Florida Southern College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Florida Southern College values student athletics, and belongs to the Sunshine State Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Southern College
111 Lk Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
General Phone: (863) 680-4111
Admissions Phone: (863) 680-4131
Financial Aid Phone: (863) 680-4140
http://www.flsouthern.edu
Florida Southern College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 173 | marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, MIS, business administration, business, international business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 59 | elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education, education of learning disabled, music teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 49 | sociology, humanities, political science, social studies, English composition, English, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Media | 47 | advertising, public relations, journalism |
| Science | 34 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 31 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 15 | various nursing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | religion, religious education, religious music, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | athletic trainer, health and fitness |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Music | 9 | music, music management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | ornamental horticulture, turf management |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural management |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | theatre design, drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Southern College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 511 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Florida Southern College had a total enrollment of 2,489 students (2,045 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 66% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Florida Southern College offers campus housing for 1,313 of its 2,045 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakeland, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,829 | 1,343 | 73% | 464 | 35% |
| Men | 762 | 549 | 72% | 189 | 34% |
| Women | 1,067 | 794 | 74% | 275 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (863) 680-4131
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,165 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,165 |
| Room and board | $ 6,800 |
| Room charge | $ 3,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Southern College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (863) 680-4140
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 72 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $63,426 | 10 | $57,131 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $50,167 | 16 | $51,274 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $45,230 | 13 | $43,358 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $35,385 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $54,029 | 42 | $49,083 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74 | 71 | 145 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 51 | 83 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida Southern College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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