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Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 33801
Tax ID59-0624401

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About this organization

Revenue

$135,701,989

Expenses

$135,419,033

Mission

PRIVATE UNITED METHODIST AFFILIATED COLLEGE THAT IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

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FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE A PRIVATE, COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE DEDICATED TO TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN 71 PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. THE COLLEGE OFFERS 12 MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, NURSING AND BUSINESS, ALONG WITH TWO DOCTORATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION. THE COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COMMISSION ON COLLEGES. THE COLLEGE'S 2018 ENTERING FRESHMAN CLASS OF 697 HAD THE HIGHEST SAT SCORE OF AN ENTERING CLASS. THE COLLEGE'S 2,460 FULLTIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS COME FROM 46 STATES AND 47 COUNTRIES, WITH 79% OF THEM RESIDING IN CAMPUS HOUSING. MORE THAN 99% RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING 27% WHO RECEIVE PELL GRANTS. FLORIDA SOUTHERN IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION. (SEE SCHEDULE O)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. STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT BY DYNAMIC PROFESSORS, INCLUDING 149 FULL-TIME FACULTY THAT RESULTS IN A 14:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO. THE FACULTY HAVE OUTSTANDING CREDENTIALS, WITH 88% WHO HAVE EARNED THEIR TERMINAL DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD OF EXPERTISE. FLORIDA SOUTHERN ALSO EMPHASIZES WHOLE-STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND HAS A VIBRANT EXTRA-CURRICULAR AGENDA THAT SUPPORTS BOTH CLASSROOM AND OUT-OF-CLASSROOM PERSONAL GROWTH EXPERIENCES. A WELL-TRAINED STAFF OF PROFESSIONALS LEAD THESE ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER NOT ONLY ACADEMIC, BUT ALSO PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. FLORIDA SOUTHERN CONTINUES TO EARN RECOGNITION AS ONE OF THE NATION'S BEST SMALL PRIVATE COLLEGES AND IS CONSISTENTLY INCLUDED IN GUIDEBOOKS SUCH AS THE PRINCETON REVIEW'S BEST COLLEGES, U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, AND COLLEGES OF DISTINCTION. THE FISKE GUIDE TO COLLEGES ALSO INCLUDES FSC AMONG THE "BEST AND MOST INTERESTING" SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK AND THE BUSINESS RESEARCH GUIDE TOUT FSC'S BARNEY BARNETT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FREE ENTERPRISE AS ONE OF THE "BEST UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS AND "MOST INNOVATIVE SMALL COLLEGE BUSINESS DEPARTMENTS" IN THE NATION. THE BARNETT SCHOOL IS ALSO AACSB ACCREDITED AND INCLUDED IN THE PRINCETON REVIEWS "BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS" LIST. THE VALUE FLORIDA SOUTHERN PROVIDES ITS STUDENTS IS ALSO WIDELY RECOGNIZED: U.S. NEWS INCLUDES FLORIDA SOUTHERN ON ITS "BEST VALUE" LIST, AND WASHINGTON MONTHLY TOUTS FLORIDA SOUTHERN AS AN INSTITUTION WHERE YOU'LL GET THE "BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK." THE PRINCETON REVIEW AGAIN RECOGNIZED FSC FOR ITS CAMPUS BEAUTY AND EXCEPTIONAL ARCHICTURAL HERITAGE BY BEING RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES, THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR THAT FSC HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY, IT WAS RANKED NUMBER ONE FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN 2011 AND 2012. THE COLLEGE'S 120 ACRE CAMPUS INCLUDES ACADEMIC BUILDINGS, RESIDENCE HALLS, ATHLETIC FACILITIES, STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITY SPACES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, AND STUDENT SUPPORT LEARNING SPACES, A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, OTHER AUDITORIA FOR BOTH MUSICAL AND ALL-COLLEGE PROGRAMS, CHAPELS FOR CAMPUS MINISTRIES, AND MAINTENANCE AND WORKSHOP FACILITIES. THE COLLEGE OWNS AND OPERATES SEVERAL NEARBY APARTMENT COMPLEXES FOR STUDENT HOUSING.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Florida southern college is committed to educational excellence and is a selective comprehensive, private, united methodist affiliated college with a strong liberal arts core and signature programs. (see schedule o)the college enrolls a talented student body and includes an accomplished faculty who are dedicated to teaching excellence. outstanding opportunities for engaged learning, student-faculty collaborative research and performance, service learning, study abroad, and honors study are distinctive features of the academic program at florida southern. the college offers exceptional student life programs, including a championship athletic program.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Private united methodist affiliated college that is committed to educational excellence.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as FL.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 111 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DR, LAKELAND, FL, 33801.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 1835 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $282,956.
  • The organization has 34 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1885.
  • The organization pays $42,564,114 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $1,469,663 in fundraising expenses.

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