College
Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Lakeland, Florida with 2,656 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $26,211 a year on average after grants.
2,656Undergraduates
64%Acceptance rate
$26,211Net price a year
$61,399Full cost a year
$46,168In-state tuition
$46,168Out-of-state tuition
68%Graduation rate
80%Return for year two
$60,802Median earnings 10 years after starting
$25,500Median debt at graduation
36%Students with Pell grants
1,252Average SAT
Living near Florida Southern College
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 1 mi | $1,395 | $249,400 |
| Brandon, FL | 22 mi | $1,784 | $339,000 |
| Riverview, FL | 25 mi | $2,002 | $384,200 |
| Tampa, FL | 31 mi | $1,701 | $420,400 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 37 mi | $1,647 | $304,400 |
Other colleges nearby
- University of South Florida 28 mi
- Polk State College 14 mi
- Saint Leo University 28 mi
- Southeastern University 2 mi
- Florida Polytechnic University 10 mi
- Webber International University 29 mi
- Warner University 26 mi
- Florida College 27 mi
Airports near Lakeland
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Linder Regional Airport LAL | 5 mi | 24,185 |
| Tampa International Airport TPA | 36 mi | 12,075,591 |
| St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport PIE | 46 mi | 1,228,048 |
| Orlando International Airport MCO | 48 mi | 27,859,783 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.