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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLPublicCity Setting
Selective • 24% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Florida State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Tallahassee, FL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 32.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 24%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
32.2K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
24% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading640 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math630 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 32
1typical 50% range36
24%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Social Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $162,329
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $143,942
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,240
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Insurance.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,052
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,560
Earnings 5yr: $118,251
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,802
Earnings 5yr: $102,516
Debt: $23,346
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,967
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,355
Earnings 5yr: $196,699
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,611
Earnings 5yr: $108,137
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,903
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,889
Earnings 5yr: $103,763
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,648
Earnings 5yr: $95,233
Debt: $18,173
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,524
Earnings 5yr: $88,469
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,636
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,223
Earnings 5yr: $104,012
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,339
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,239
Earnings 5yr: $76,789
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,060
Earnings 5yr: $95,460
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,504
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,887
Earnings 5yr: $99,280
Debt: $18,750
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,297
In-State Tuition$5,656
Out-of-State Tuition$18,786
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,814
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,675
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,100
Est. Monthly Payment
$174/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$66,693
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