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FSC approves modest tuition 
increase for 2004-2005

LAKELAND, Fla. (February 19, 2004) - The Florida Southern College trustees approved a modest increase in the cost of tuition at their February board meeting. The additional $698 cost represents the lowest percentage increase in the last ten years. The increase brings the cost of tuition to between $16,680 and $18,240, based on the tier pricing of the school. The percentage varies from 3.98% to 4.37% depending on the pricing tier. Both room (standard double accommodations) and meal (full 21 meals) plans increased by six percent or $200 and $160 respectively. 

"With this increase, we will remain competitive in Florida," said FSC President Dr. Thomas L. Reuschling. "We want to maintain a strong appeal to Florida students while remaining a best value to out-of-state students looking for a private school." The modest increase keeps FSC near the median tuition for private colleges in Florida.

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. 

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