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$44,040
per year
In-State Tuition
57%
Acceptance Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$22,020 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$35,232 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$61,656 saved
34 of 34 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $281,856potential savings
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Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Social Services & Nonprofit
Business & Finance
Sports & Fitness
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
6
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$23,624
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$55,294
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Florida Southern College
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,468 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $22,020
8 exams
24 credits
Save $35,232
14 exams
42 credits
Save $61,656
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$22,020 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$35,232 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$61,656 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Lakeland, Florida
Polk County
Control
Private
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