Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL · Private · 2,656 undergrads
- Admit rate: 64.4% (10,874 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 1150–1330 (ACT 25–30)
- Undergraduates: 2,656 (3.4% international)
- Average net price: $28,551 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 71% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
- Priority: Dec. 1, 2026
- Priority: March 1, 2027
- Rolling: After March 1, space permitting
Essays
Personal statement option 1 (Preferred Application)
Pick a quote that describes a lot about you and explain why you connect with it.
Personal statement option 2 (Preferred Application)
A range of interests and perspectives adds much to a college community. Given your background, what experiences do you bring to Florida Southern that will add to the college environment?
Personal statement option 3 (Preferred Application)
Describe an experience that has affected you in a profound way. How has this experience helped to define your decision to further your education at Florida Southern College?
Editor's notes
- Early Action is the quiet best deal here. Same Nov. 1 date and Dec. 15 answer as Early Decision, no binding commitment, and you're first in line for scholarships and housing. Only choose ED if FSC is clearly your first choice.
- Keep the personal statement short and specific. FSC says it dropped the long essay and wants your voice, not polish; one honest story answered fully will do more than a page of general claims.
