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Florida State University
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  • 4 Year
  • TALLAHASSEE, FL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

editorial

Florida State is a highly rated public university located in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 29,579 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Florida State acceptance rate is 25%. Popular majors include Psychology, Finance, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 85% of students, Florida State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,500.

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222 S COPELAND ST
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32306
About Florida State...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference

Florida State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

FSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
25%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
1210-1370
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,003 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,169 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 432 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 497 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 494 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    60%
  • On Campus
    36%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
29,579 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,357
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 320 responses
  • There is no typical student at FSU
    40%
  • Balanced
    26%
  • Partier
    10%
  • Focused
    8%
  • Outgoing and Studious
    5%
  • Average
    5%
  • Outgoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 623 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 733 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 338 responses
  • Yes all of the above please^
    35%
  • The best college experience out there
    15%
  • Unconquered
    15%
  • A competitive top university with room for improve
    9%
  • National Champions!
    9%
  • Great academics
    7%
  • Pretty
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
85%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 273 responses

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