| Type | 4 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | City: Midsize |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Large |
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Common app member
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Yes |
| Dormitory capacity | 6,709 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 37% |
| Students retention rate | 94% |
| On-time graduation rate | 83% |
Located in Tallahassee, Florida, Florida State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
Florida State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Florida State University in 2022 for students from Florida.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Florida's average | $3,874 |
|---|---|
| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Florida State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Florida's average | $14,069 |
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| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Florida State University received on average $10,620 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida State University students is 83.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.0%.
83.2%
- asian 85.9% 122 students
- African American 82.8% 356 students
- white 83.4% 3,194 students
- unknown 81.9% 59 students
- hawaiian 81.8% 9 students
- hispanic 83.4% 1,060 students
- International Students 67.4% 29 students
- Mixed Race 82.9% 170 students
Sport Conferences
- Football Atlantic Coast Conference
- Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
- Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
- Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- On-campus day care for students' children
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
- ROTC - Army
- ROTC - Navy
- ROTC - Air Force
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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