Overview
Enrollment
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 |
Florida State University, located in Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, is a public research institution established in 1851 that occupies a 485-acre main campus characterized by Spanish-Moorish architecture and notable oak-canopied walkways. The university maintains selective admission standards and operates as a space-grant and sea-grant institution with particular academic strengths in business, engineering, film, and criminal justice programs. FSU houses most first-year students in campus residences across its main campus and maintains athletic prominence in the Atlantic Coast Conference, where its Seminoles compete in NCAA Division I sports, including a historically successful football program. The campus setting integrates with downtown Tallahassee while maintaining distinct academic and residential zones, complemented by research facilities and cultural venues including the Museum of Fine Arts and Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Florida State is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Florida State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#199 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Florida
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
#192 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1240/1390 |
| ACT | 27/31 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| 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 | $12,740 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,556 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,952 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,634 |
| Room and Board | $12,740 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,556 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,470 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025