FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE, COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE DEDICATED TO TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN 60 PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. THE COLLEGE OFFERS 16 MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NURSING AND PSYCHOLOGY, ALONG WITH FOUR DOCTORATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, NURSING, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. THE COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COMMISSION ON COLLEGES. IN 2024, THE COLLEGE WELCOMED A FRESHMAN CLASS OF 762 AS PART OF THE INSTITUTION'S 2,605 FULL-TIME TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION, REPRESENTING 47 STATES AND 46 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. NOTABLY, 81% OF THESE STUDENTS RESIDE IN CAMPUS HOUSING. MORE THAN 99% RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING 36% WHO RECEIVE PELL GRANTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O.)FLORIDA SOUTHERN IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. OUR ENGAGED LEARNING PEDAGOGY CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO DEEPEN THEIR LEARNING AND EXPLORE THEIR POTENTIAL. WE ARE PROUD TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY THEIR LEARNING THROUGH STUDENT-FACULTY COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, STUDENT MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, SERVICE LEARNING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, INTERNSHIPS, AND STUDY-ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES. THE COLLEGE'S INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF INCLUDES 165 FULL TIME FACULTY, CONTRIBUTING TO A SUPPORTIVE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT WITH A 14:1 STUDENT FACULTY RATIO. FACULTY CREDENTIALS ARE EQUALLY IMPRESSIVE, WITH 78% HOLDING TERMINAL DEGREES IN THEIR FIELDS.FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE EMPHASIZES WHOLE-STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL GROWTH. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE LEARNING, CAMPUS MINISTRY, ATHLETICS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE GUIDED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE COLLEGE'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION.FLORIDA SOUTHERN CONTINUES TO RECEIVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ACADEMIC QUALITY AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS. THE COLLEGE IS REGULARLY INCLUDED IN THE PRINCETON REVIEW'S BEST COLLEGES, U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, COLLEGES OF DISTINCTION, AND THE FISKE GUIDE TO COLLEGES. THE COLLEGE HAS ALSO BEEN RECOGNIZED BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT AMONG "BEST VALUE SCHOOLS, AND BY MONEY MAGAZINE FOR EDUCATIONAL VALUE AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT.THE BARNEY BARNETT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FREE ENTERPRISE HOLDS AACSB ACCREDITATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY BUSINESS JOURNALS, INCLUDING POETS&QUANTS, CEO MAGAZINE, AND BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK. ITS MBA PROGRAM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A TIER ONE PROGRAM AND INCLUDED IN NATIONAL RANKINGS OF ONLINE MBA PROGRAMS. THE ANN BLANTON EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES AND THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION HAVE ALSO RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION THROUGH U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT'S GRADUATE PROGRAM RANKINGS.THE COLLEGE'S 120-ACRE CAMPUS SUPPORTS ITS ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR MISSION THROUGH ACADEMIC BUILDINGS, RESIDENCE HALLS, ATHLETIC FACILITIES, STUDENT LIFE AND ACTIVITY SPACES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, STUDENT SUPPORT AND LEARNING CENTERS, A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, AUDITORIA FOR CAMPUS PROGRAMMING, CHAPELS FOR CAMPUS MINISTRIES, AND MAINTENANCE AND WORKSHOP FACILITIES. THE COLLEGE ALSO OWNS AND OPERATES NEARBY APARTMENT COMPLEXES USED FOR STUDENT HOUSING.FLORIDA SOUTHERN'S CAMPUS HAS RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE AND CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING RANKINGS AMONG THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES IN THE NATION.