by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,834 undergraduates in 2020, Florida Southern is a small, private college located in Lakeland, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Florida Southern offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Florida Southern can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Florida Southern Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Florida Southern. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Florida Southern Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Florida Southern does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Florida Southern for Veterans Guide.
Florida Southern offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Florida Southern has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,834 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,579 (91.0%). Part-time attendance was 255 (9.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,579 | 255 | 2,834 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Florida Southern is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Florida Southern #783 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Florida Southern by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Florida Southern Diversity Guide.
Florida Southern has a total of 340 student athletes, 190 men and 150 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $6,195,479 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $6,154,418 |
| Net | $41,061 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Florida Southern College Athletics