Florida Southern College Information

Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in Florida. A selective, private, comprehensive college, Florida Southern boasts a stunning campus located in the heart of Central Florida and provides an innovative engaged learning curriculum that is rooted in a rigorous liberal arts and sciences core. Students choose from more than 50 undergraduate degree programs—including distinguished pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and engineering—and prestigious graduate programs in business, accounting, education, and nursing. A nationally recognized leader in engaged learning, Florida Southern College infuses opportunities for practical experience throughout the curriculum. Our students apply classroom theory to real-world situations through guaranteed internships at leading national and international companies; student-faculty collaborative research, presentation, and publication; on-stage performance alongside world-renowned artists; and guaranteed travel-study opportunities. The 100-acre suburban campus houses exceptional student life programs that include championship NCAA Division II athletics, an active Greek system, a vibrant intramural scene, and more than 60 student clubs and honor societies. Florida Southern is consistently recognized by leading publications, including The Princeton Review’s Best 378 Colleges, Fiske Guide to Colleges, and USA Today College Guide. U.S. News & World Report currently ranks Florida Southern as the #5 college in the South and both Forbes and Washington Monthly count Florida Southern among the nation’s best colleges. Home to the world’s largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, Florida Southern College is a destination for architectural and cultural enthusiasts from around the world. The Princeton Review has named Florida Southern the #3 Most Beautiful Campus in the Nation, following an unprecedented two-year run as the #1 Most Beautiful Ca...