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Florida State University

📍 Tallahassee, Florida🏛️ Urban Setting👥 32,212 Undergrads🔗 www.fsu.edu

Overview

Florida State University is a very large public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. It enrolls about 32,212 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 24%. Graduates earn a median of $61,675 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

24%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,361

640–710

Net Price

$11,297

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

86%

Retention

96%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$61,675

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

24.2%

SAT Average

1,361

ACT Composite

29–32

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200640 – 710 (mid 50%)800

Math

200630 – 700 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

129 – 32 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,656

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$18,786

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,720

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$11,297

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$5,938
$30,001 – $48,000	$6,963
$48,001 – $75,000	$10,496
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,991
$110,001 +	$19,239

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

20.4%

Academics & Programs

Florida State University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.6%

Social Sciences

14.3%

Psychology

8.2%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

8.2%

Health Professions

7.8%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

5.8%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.4%

Engineering

4.4%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

86%

On-Time (4yr)

74%

Retention (FT)

96%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$49,814

8 years

$55,983

10 years

$61,675

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

89.1%

White

85.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

57.6%

Black or African American

7.2%

Asian

3.8%

Hispanic / Latino

23.5%

Two or more races

4.4%

International

1.9%

Gender

Women

56.1%

Men

43.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florida State University hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 24%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1361.

How much does Florida State University cost?

In-state tuition is $5,656, and out-of-state is $18,786. Average net price after financial aid is $11,297.

What is Florida State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Social Sciences, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Florida State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 86%, and 96% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.