Florida Southern College
Lakeland, Florida · Private
Florida Southern College admitted 59% of 10,874 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1170–1310 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Florida Southern College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free. Florida Southern College asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Florida Southern College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,800 a year. After grants, students paid $30,462 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Florida Southern College’s acceptance rate?
Florida Southern College admitted 59% of applicants: 6,423 of 10,874 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Florida Southern College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Florida Southern College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1170 to 1310, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Florida Southern College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Florida Southern College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Florida Southern College asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does Florida Southern College have supplemental essays?
No. Florida Southern College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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