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Florida State University

Florida State

Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1037

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Known for business — major research university

Florida State University is a public institution in Tallahassee with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1323, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 31.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,675 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,997.

Established
1851
Motto
Vires, Artes, Mores
Mascot
Osceola and RenegadeCimarron
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

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25%Acceptance
1323SAT Avg
31,812Students
17:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$61,675Earnings 10yr
$10,997Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Florida State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate25.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1323

Reading & WritingMid: 640
630700
MathMid: 620
610690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2731

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

25.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1323

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,656
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,786
Room & Board$12,740
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$23,683
Average Net Price$10,997
Median Debt at Graduation$18,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,777
$30–48K$7,427
$48–75K$11,131
$75–110K$16,057
$110K+$17,910

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,997

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

78.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,100

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

242

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (268)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
31,812
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 7%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.0%
Freshman Retention95.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,814
8 Years$55,983
10 Years$61,675

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,700
Men
$60,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#54
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#73

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Seminoles

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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