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College guidebooks rate Florida Southern tops among the nation’s colleges and universities. The College’s academic program, commitment to engaged learning, faculty accomplishments, financial assistance, and quality of campus life are all considered outstanding.

Princeton Review's Best 377 Colleges
Focusing on academics, social life, and financial aid, The Princeton Review bases its findings on student surveys and considers Florida Southern in the top 15% of all colleges nationwide. FSC was included in The Princeton Review for the sixth consecutive year.

Fiske Guide
The most trusted source for college-bound students and their parents, The Fiske Guide includes Florida Southern among the "best and most interesting" schools in the U.S.

U.S. News and World Report
Rating colleges in the areas of student quality and selectivity, faculty retention, class size, and alumni giving, U.S. News & World Report ranks Florida Southern the No. 1 Regional College in Florida.

Forbes
Student satisfaction is among the items taken into consideration by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity when compiling its annual report for Forbes' ranking of America's Top Colleges. The latest Forbes report ranks FSC among 650 of the nation's leading undergraduate colleges in the nation.

Washington Monthly
Offering a different kind of college ranking, the Washington Monthly assessed how well colleges and universities serve their communities and the country. Emphasizing the commitment of students to community service and the training and research of the academic faculty, among other factors, the guidebook ranked FSC amongst the “Top 20 Baccalaureate Colleges” in the nation.

Colleges of Distinction
Profiling America’s best institutions of higher education, the Colleges of Distinction guide describes Florida Southern as one of the best places to learn, grow, and succeed. | More Info

Guide to Service-Learning Colleges & Universities
For college students looking for service-learning opportunities, Florida Southern is saluted among a small group of colleges that excel at providing students with outstanding academics and valuable hands-on experiences to make a difference in their communities.

The Insider’s Guide to Colleges includes FSC as one of the top schools in the nation. Compiled by student reporters at the Yale Daily News, the Guide is of special interest to high school students looking for the “inside scoop” on colleges.

President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Given annually to only a handful of colleges and universities by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the President’s Honor Roll recognizes Florida Southern’s commitment to innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. | More Info