Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 24.2%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 74,038
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 18,793
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 5,890
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 31%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 24%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 27%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 640–710
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 630–700
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 29–32
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 66% / 32%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- not considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- required
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- considered
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $25,720
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $5,656
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $18,786
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,000
- Students with federal loans
- 20%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 86%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 96%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $40,895
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $61,675
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 32,212
- Graduate students
- 11,169
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 17 : 1
- Women
- 56%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 23%
- Full-time faculty
- 84%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Richard McCullough
- Main phone
- (850) 644-2525
- Address
- 222 S. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1037
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | October 15 | December 17 |
| Early Action | October 15 | December 17 |
| Regular Decision | December 1 | February 18 |
Also admits on a rolling basis.
- Apply with
- Common App, Own application
- Application fee
- $30 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- Essays
- 1 required essay, uploaded to the Admissions Portal
- Recommendations
- Not required and not used
Testing: SAT, ACT or CLT required; EA for Florida residents only; rolling deadline March 1
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: All accepted students automatically considered (e.g., Vires, Mores, out-of-state tuition waiver)
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 3,750 / 2,358 / 5
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.fsu.edu, admissions.fsu.edu, admissions.fsu.edu, financialaid.fsu.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.