FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE NAMED TOP 25 COLLEGE IN FOUR CATEGORIES BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
LAKELAND, Fla., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College has once again earned national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. The College secured strong placements, ranking #11 among Regional Universities in the South, #24 among Best Value Schools, #12 for Most Innovative Schools, and #12 for Best Undergraduate Teaching.
These distinctions reflect Florida Southern's innovative programs, passionate faculty, and dynamic campus environment, solidifying its status as a top choice for students seeking a transformative college experience. The College continues to demonstrate strong outcomes for its graduates, with 99 percent achieving placement in careers, graduate or professional school, or military service shortly after graduation.
"We are honored to be recognized once again among the nation's top colleges by U.S. News & World Report. These rankings reflect the unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff, the drive of our students, and the supportive environment that defines the Florida Southern experience," said Dr. Tracey Tedder, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. "Our mission is to challenge and inspire students every day, and this recognition affirms the strength of that work."
U.S. News & World Report uses a wide range of data to calculate over 80 Best Colleges rankings, intending to enable students and their families to identify colleges that best meet their needs. They use rankings to highlight colleges that excel in areas such as academics, value, social mobility, teaching, HBCUs, and veterans' needs.
About Florida Southern College
Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. In the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" guide, Florida Southern ranks #11 among "Best Regional Universities in the South," #9 in "Most Innovative Schools," and #20 in "Best Value Schools." The College is also highlighted in The Princeton Review's 2026 Best 391 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025." The 2025-2026 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB-accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, Florida Southern houses 13 Wright-designed structures.
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