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Florida State University (FSU)
- 211 Westcott Bldg
- Tallahassee, FL 32306
- OPEID College Code: 00148900
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- General Phone: (850) 644-2525
- President: T. K. Wetherell
- Website: www.fsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 40,555
- College Alias: FSU, Florida State
- College Mascot: Seminoles
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - FSU Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.fsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,186 | 14,157 | 24,343 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,681 (56%) | 7,734 (55%) | 13,415 (55%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,700 (48%) | 3,433 (44%) | 6,133 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,708 | 60% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,425 | 40% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: FSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 28% | 16% | 91% | 36% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,187 | $3,726 | $3,140 | $2,246 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 168 | 169 | 178 |
| Number in Repayment | 8,841 | 8,322 | 6,372 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,355 | $3,307 | $3,208 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,487 | $16,439 | $16,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $856 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,000 | $7,798 | $7,774 |
| Other Expenses | $3,462 | $2,410 | $2,250 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,000 | $7,798 | $7,774 |
| Other Expenses | $3,462 | $2,410 | $2,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,936 | $2,410 | $2,464 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,817 | $14,515 | $14,088 |
| Out of State | $28,949 | $27,647 | $27,220 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,817 | $14,515 | $14,088 |
| Out of State | $28,949 | $27,647 | $27,220 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,291 | $6,961 | $6,528 |
| Out of State | $20,423 | $20,093 | $19,660 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $17,882 | $52,433 |
| Law School | $10,770 | $30,783 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 40,555 Undergraduate: 31,595 Graduate: 7,839 Professional: 1,121
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,963 Female: 22,592
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 14,049 Female: 17,546
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,308 Female: 4,531
- Professional Gender Male: 606 Female: 515
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 33,690 Part-Time: 6,865
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 27,976 Part-Time: 3,619
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,604 Part-Time: 3,235
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,110 Part-Time: 11
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,094 | 3% |
| American Indian | 257 | 0.6% |
| Black | 4,377 | 11% |
| Asian | 1,364 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4,096 | 10% |
| White | 29,017 | 72% |
| Unknown | 350 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 65 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,211 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 12,287 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 9,288 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,430 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,753 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,014 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 980 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 505 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,880 | 6,185 | 695 |
| Faculty Status | 2,566 | 2,131 | 435 |
| Tenured Faculty | 836 | 832 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 3,022 | - | 3,022 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,385 | 1,800 | 585 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,792 | 1,401 | 391 |
| Primarily Research | 573 | 380 | 193 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 432 | 425 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 2,171 | 2,114 | 57 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,892 | 1,846 | 46 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 743 | 709 | 34 |
| Skilled Crafts | 245 | 245 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 599 | 592 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,617 (1,259) | $83,150 (814) | $67,495 (445) |
| Professor | $99,949 (443) | $101,955 (350) | $92,398 (93) |
| Associate Professor | $70,367 (364) | $72,601 (225) | $66,752 (139) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,009 (326) | $69,405 (192) | $63,575 (134) |
| Instructor | $33,742 (15) | $37,857 (7) | $30,141 (8) |
| Lecturer | $46,107 (12) | $45,960 (6) | $46,253 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,811 (108) | $71,398 (56) | $59,795 (52) |
| Professor | $115,389 (8) | $111,468 (7) | $142,836 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $119,437 (2) | $119,437 (2) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,000 (1) | $50,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $43,654 (2) | $44,625 (1) | $42,683 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,739 (1,367) | $81,558 (870) | $65,552 (497) |
| Professor | $99,850 (451) | $101,744 (357) | $92,658 (94) |
| Associate Professor | $70,517 (366) | $72,822 (227) | $66,752 (139) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,929 (327) | $69,258 (193) | $63,575 (134) |
| Instructor | $33,742 (15) | $37,857 (7) | $30,141 (8) |
| Lecturer | $44,622 (14) | $44,610 (7) | $44,635 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,549,581 | $3,770,220 | $2,779,361 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 625 | 309 | 316 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 468 | 264 | 204 |
| Baseball | 42 | 42 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 279 | 94 | 185 |
| Football | 107 | 107 | - |
| Golf | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 60 | 29 | 31 |
| Tennis | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $119,270 | $92,160 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $95,849 | $46,283 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 67 | 36 | 31 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 72% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 76% |
| American Indian | 64% |
| Black | 68% |
| Asian | 71% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| White | 69% |
| Unknown | 55% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 48% |
| 5 Years | 66% |
| 6 Years | 69% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 10 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 145 | 87 |
| Liquor Related | 255 | 348 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 56 | 46 |
| Liquor Related | 41 | 60 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 7 |
| Robbery | 8 | 11 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 12 |
| Burglary | 69 | 78 |
| Vehicle Theft | 20 | 10 |
| Arson | 3 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 19 |
| Arson | 1 | 5 |
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