Florida State University
Florida State University
600 W. College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306
Florida State University is a public university in FL, founded in 1851 and offers Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 32,543, and the graduate enrollment is 11,026. Florida State University is a highly selective school, receiving 63,691 applications and accepting 32.5% of applicants. Florida State University’s athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, Florida State University employs 1,582 full-time instructional staff (95% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 21:1 student to faculty ratio.
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Applicants applying to Florida State University will apply through the Common Application, Coalition Application, or the Florida State University Application. It is optional for applicants to write a personal statement based on a set of prompts within the application.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Priority Application Deadline
November 1st
Regular Application Deadline
March 1st
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Rigor of Secondary School Record - Very Important
- Academic GPA - Important
- State Residency - Important
- Talent/Ability - Important
- Standardized Test Scores - Important
Average Acceptance Rate
32.50%
STUDENT LIFE
Florida State University has two campuses, the main campus in Tallahassee, Florida, and Panama City, Florida. The main campuses span over 489 acres and are bordered by Stadium Drive, Tennessee Street, Macomb Street, and Gaines Street. FSU Tallahassee is located between S. Copeland Street and College Avenue and contains over 14 million square feet of buildings. The main campus is home to many historic buildings, including student housing residence halls, the Ruby Diamond Auditorium, and more. The school’s main campus also contains the only Laboratory in Florida. On the other hand, the sister campus is located 100 miles from the main campus in Panama City. This campus began in the 1980s and has offered 15 bachelor and 19 graduate degree programs.
FSU has a total enrollment of 41,551 students in the fall of 2019, with 32,164 undergraduates and 9,387 graduate students. The school offers more than 360 study programs, including professional school programs, and aspires to be a top twenty-five public research university and at least one-third of its Ph.D. programs ranked among the top 15 nationally. The school has a male-to-female student ratio of 43:57, with graduate and professional students making 22.6% of the student populace.
FSU has a history of high research activity. Thus, it is rated an R1 Doctoral University and ranks 19th amongst the best public universities and 58th amongst the best national universities. FSU also offers Honors programs, but the enrollment is based strictly on invitation. The school has graduated several reputable names over the years, with alumni located in over 50 countries worldwide.
Housing
- 20% of students live on campus
- Priority housing for freshmen
Florida State University aims to provide students with a suitable living-learning environment. The School housing system has a traditional residential style, with most of its students ranging from undergraduates to graduates living on-campus. The school has 18 residence halls ranging from suite styles to apartment styles for undergraduate, graduate, and international students.
Life as a Student
Florida State University has various traditions, Greek communities, organizations, research and entertainment groups, and recreational centers. The school also has over 700 organizations, including a university circus, to promote a healthy environment for academic and social growth. FSU’s athletic team, the Florida State Seminoles, compete in the NCAA Division 1 as meme era of the Atlantic Coast Conference, where they have won 28 national athletic championships.
TOP MAJORS
Psychology
Finance
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
Marketing
English
Political Science and Government
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24-hour trained security on campus
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
Student Services
- Health Center
- Legal Advice
- Psychological Counseling
- Women's Center
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Baseball
Bowling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Rugby
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Bowling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Golf
Rugby
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Club
Club
Badminton
Baseball
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Swimming and Diving
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Badminton
Cheerleading
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Intramural
Intramural
Bowling
Basketball
Football
Golf
Racquetball
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
Bowling
Basketball
Football
Golf
Racquetball
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Florida State University provides students opportunities to earn institutional scholarships and grants following their eligibility to help pay for university attendance costs and is ranked 11 for the Best Value by the Princeton Review
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances.
- Tuition (Resident) - $5,616, (Out-of-State) - $18,746
- Fees - $50
- Housing - $7,069
- Food - $4,496
- Books and Supplies - $1,000
- Transportation (Resident) - $1,120, (Out-of-State) - $2,236
- Personal - $4,412
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Resident) - $23,790, (Out-of-State) - $38,036
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP / AFFILIATES
HISTORY
Florida State University is also known as “Florida State,” or FSU. The school is a public research university established in 1851. It is located on the oldest continuous higher education site in all of Florida state. The school has academic affiliations with Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Southeastern Universities Research Institutions, Sea-grant, Space-grant, Universities Research Association, and University Corporation For Atmospheric Research. FSU has two campuses: the main campus in Tallahassee, Florida, and a sister campus in Panama City, Florida. The school boasts 16 colleges and over 110 buildings, including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the only laboratory of its kind in Florida. The school also contains the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the state art museum of Florida and one of the largest museum university complexes in the United States.
The idea of Florida State University originated in 1823 when the U.S. Congress sought to create a higher education system for the country. In 1838, lands were allocated for school buildings; and in 1843, following the declaration of Florida as the 27th state in the U.S., building processes commenced. The school was established in 1851 as a seminary school in Tallahassee city. During the Civil War, a reconstruction movement started from a seminary school to the Florida Military and Collegiate Institute. This institute enrolled about 250 students in the first year, establishing itself as the largest, most-respected institute in the state.
The school was renamed Florida State College in 1981 and was given the right to award a degree of Master of Arts. The college was initially set up as a 4-year institution organized into four departments. Four years later, the college was reorganized into independent schools for white men, white women, and people of color. These schools were the University of Florida, Florida State College For Women (FSCW), and State Normal and Industrial College for Colored Students. The FSCW grew to be the 3rd most prominent women’s college in the nation, and years later, in 1947, the FSCW was returned to Florida State University. The following years brought substantial growth, which saw the incorporation and creation of several laboratories and colleges.