Overview
Florida State University is the oldest institution of Higher Education in Florida. Located on 1,633 acres of land in Tallahassee, FSU is a space- and sea-grant research university offering more than 300 degree programs. The campus is home to the only national lab in the state, the High Magnetic Field Laboratory funded by the National Science Foundation, as well as the Center for Advanced Power Systems and a variety of other research institutes and centers. The Fine Arts department at FSU is known for its theater, dance, film, and music programs, housing the Museum of Fine Arts, the Facility for Arts Research, and the Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography.
Acceptance Rate:
25%
Average Net Price:
$12,815
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1284
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,517 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,683 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,474 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,731
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,839
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,498
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
79%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6117
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,839
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$156,624,256
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$74,812,901
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,850
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,180
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,943
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
74038
Students Applied
28%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2034
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
| Other | March 1 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
32%
Submitting ACT
66%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1284
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
43,234
Total Number of Undergrads
32,217
0
100
70%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
83%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
146
Faculty Overview
0
100
87%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
136
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
650
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Seminoles
School Colors
garnet and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
339
Total Female Athletes
329
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
23
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Florida State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,900
Top 5 Cities
Tallahassee
Miami
Tampa
Atlanta
Orlando
Top 5 Employers
Florida State University
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
EY
PwC
Deloitte
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
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