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Florida State University

Florida State University is a large, public institution located in Tallahassee, fl. Founded in 1851, Florida State University offers undergraduate degrees in 268 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
32,217 undergraduates
cost $6,517 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Florida State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 25.4%
SAT score average 1323
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 3.71
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

March
01
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October
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Florida State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Finance and Financial Management Services
Marketing
Political Science and Government
Computer and Information Sciences, General
English Language and Literature, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,517
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,740
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $6,556
Cost of attendance* $26,813
Average financial aid package $13,254
Estimated cost $13,559 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,683
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,740
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $6,556
Cost of attendance* $41,979
Average financial aid package $13,254
Estimated cost $28,725 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Florida State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,217, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

43,234

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
21%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Florida State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 222 S. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306
phone 8506442525
address https://www.fsu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Florida State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Florida State University?

Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at Florida State University? 

The acceptance rate for Florida State University is 25%.

What’s the average GPA for Florida State University?

The average high school GPA for Florida State University students was 3.71.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Florida State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Florida State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $107,252.

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