Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1851Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Florida State University (FSU or Florida State) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and a preeminent university in the state. Chartered in 1851, it is located on Florida's oldest continuous site of higher education. Florida State University maintains 17 colleges, as well as 58 centers, facilities, labs, institutes, and professional training programs. In fall 2025, the university enrolled 46,184 students from all 50 states and 133 non-US countries. Florida State is home to Florida's only national laboratory, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and was instrumental in the commercial development of the anti-cancer drug Taxol.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$20,116
- Estimated total for international students
- US$39,604
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$5,656
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,144
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 32,212
- Graduate students
- 11,169
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 24%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 640–710 · Maths 630–700
- ACT
- 29–32
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$68,225
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (263)
Bachelor's degrees78 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApparel and TextilesArea StudiesAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees83 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApparel and TextilesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputational ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDanceData AnalyticsData ScienceDemographyDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees55 subjects
Atmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
LawLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMedicineRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates14 subjects
Air TransportationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPublic AdministrationStatistics
Post-baccalaureate certificates22 subjects
Air TransportationClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherInformation Science/StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesPublic AdministrationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkStatisticsSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates6 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionInformation Science/StudiesSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.