Florida Southern College Acceptance Rate
Lakeland, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,874
- Admitted
- 6,423
- Yield
- 10%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Florida Southern College's acceptance rate has risen from 44.8% in 2014–15 to 59.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,590 to 10,874 (+95%) over that period.
Its 59.1% rate makes Florida Southern College more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 59%.
Florida Southern College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,590 | 2,505 | 44.8% | 581 |
| 2015–16 | 6,190 | 2,806 | 45.3% | 698 |
| 2016–17 | 6,192 | 2,820 | 45.5% | 648 |
| 2017–18 | 5,983 | 3,079 | 51.5% | 722 |
| 2018–19 | 7,254 | 3,644 | 50.2% | 707 |
| 2019–20 | 8,034 | 4,188 | 52.1% | 685 |
| 2020–21 | 9,116 | 4,592 | 50.4% | 675 |
| 2021–22 | 10,759 | 6,550 | 60.9% | 792 |
| 2022–23 | 11,120 | 6,295 | 56.6% | 754 |
| 2023–24 | 10,874 | 6,423 | 59.1% | 640 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,176 | 4,268 | 59.5% |
| Men | 3,686 | 2,150 | 58.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–660 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 580–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 21% |
How Florida Southern College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Florida Southern College's acceptance rate?
Florida Southern College's acceptance rate is 59.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,423 admitted of 10,874 applicants).
Is Florida Southern College test optional?
Florida Southern College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Florida Southern College?
Florida Southern College received 10,874 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,423.
What SAT score do you need for Florida Southern College?
Admitted students at Florida Southern College typically scored 590–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Florida Southern College getting harder to get into?
Florida Southern College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 44.8% in 2014–15 to 59.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.flsouthern.edu/.