More selective than 52% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose FSC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
FSC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, FSC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 680 |
| SAT math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
FSC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 64% | 590–680 | 560–650 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 590–660 | 580–650 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is FSC compared with other Florida colleges?
FSC has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Florida Institute of Technology | 58% | 64% | $35,639 |
| 20 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | 58% | 21% | $18,725 |
| 21 | University of West Florida | 58% | 59% | $9,364 |
| 22 | Florida Gulf Coast University | 63% | 57% | $12,568 |
| 23 | Florida Southern College | 64% | 71% | $28,551 |
| 24 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 65% | 67% | $41,272 |
| 25 | Florida Atlantic University | 66% | 63% | $8,752 |
| 26 | Webber International University | 69% | 28% | $29,529 |
| 27 | Ringling College of Art and Design | 70% | 72% | $57,742 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at FSC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
FSC admissions questions
What is the FSC acceptance rate?
Florida Southern College accepts 64% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,423 of 10,874 applicants were admitted.
Does FSC require the SAT or ACT?
Florida Southern College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for FSC?
The middle 50% of Florida Southern College first-year students scored 1150–1330 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at FSC?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (640 of 6,423).
Is FSC getting harder to get into?
Florida Southern College accepted 64% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Florida Southern College overview