FL Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

Florida Southern College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

LAKELAND, FL · 3,194 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 13 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 2.50 per 1,000 students · national rank #2147.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 3,194 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 3,194 enrolled

Florida Southern College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in LAKELAND, FL, enrolling approximately 3,194 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 2.50 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2147 nationally and #110 within FL.

Florida Southern College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 13 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 2.50 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2147 and #110 within FL out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 3,194 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Florida Southern College is "rape" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 4 in 2021 to 7 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 3.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Florida Southern College reports 17% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 48 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

2.50 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2147

See peer comparison

State Rank (FL)

#110

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

7

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Florida Southern College percentile rank 62.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2147 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Florida Southern College reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$44,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,040
Avg Net Price
$28,551
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
64%
SAT Average
1252
SAT Math Range
560–650
ACT Average
28
ACT Range
25–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,749
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,294
Loan Repayment (3yr)
103700%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 010
arson 000
burglary 210
fondling 100
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 200
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 204
robbery 000
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 8
liquor 2023 0 12
weapons 2023 0 0
drugs 2022 0 15
liquor 2022 0 59
weapons 2022 0 3
drugs 2021 2 18
liquor 2021 0 17
weapons 2021 0 0

Florida Southern College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

FL

Florida Southern College

2.50% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,194
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florida Southern College safe?
Florida Southern College has a safety score of 2.50 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2147 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Florida Southern College?
Florida Southern College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Florida Southern College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Florida Southern College compare to similar schools?
Florida Southern College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within FL. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Florida Southern College have fire safety data?
Yes. Florida Southern College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Florida Southern College's Safety Profile

Florida Southern College in LAKELAND, FL enrolls 3,194 students and has a safety score of 2.50 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2147 nationally.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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