Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Online | fsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Tallahassee, Florida, Florida State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 58,936 prospective students applied, and 21,202 were granted admission. Of those admitted 7,106 enrolled in the school. 34,735 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,270 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $4,022 plus fees of $1,634. Florida State is ranked 195 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Florida State is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Florida State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#195 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Florida
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
#70 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1200/1340 |
| ACT | 26/30 |
| GPA | 3.88 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Florida Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,634 |
| Room and Board | $10,780 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,010 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,446 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,634 |
| Room and Board | $10,780 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,010 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,964 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 19% |
| Psychology | 5% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5% |
| Work and Family Studies | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134097 IPEDS survey data for Florida State University.
Current students may use the Florida State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.