Lakeland, FL
Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 52% to 59% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,034 | 4,188 | 685 | 52% |
| 2020 | 9,116 | 4,592 | 675 | 50% |
| 2021 | 10,759 | 6,550 | 792 | 61% |
| 2022 | 11,120 | 6,295 | 754 | 57% |
| 2023 | 10,874 | 6,423 | 640 | 59% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,268 of 7,176 women and 2,150 of 3,686 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Florida Southern College has an acceptance rate of 59% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,423 of 10,874 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
10,874 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 640 enrolled.
No. Florida Southern College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 52% to 59% — it has become less selective.