Florida State University
Florida State
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1037
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Seminoles
History & Fun Facts
- •Built in 1925, Dodd Hall was the location of the Florida State Library until 1956.
- •" Florida State University is traceable to a plan set by the 1823 U.
- •The 1838 Florida Constitution codified the primary system by providing for land allocated for the schools.
- •In 1845 Congress passed the law admitting Florida as the 27th state.
- •In 1851, the Florida Legislature authorized the seminaries to be awarded to the two towns offering the best school support.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1323
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
78.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,100
Programs (268)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium