FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (FSU)
- 211 Westcott Bldg
- Tallahassee, FL 32306
- OPEID College Code: 00148900
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- General Phone: (850) 644-2525
- President: Eric J. Barron
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 39,785
- College Alias: FSU, Florida State
- College Mascot: Seminoles
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Florida State University is the main institution of the State University System of Florida. It is classified as a doctoral research university, conferring more than 2,000 professional and graduate degrees annually. The FSU establishment sprawls over 1,500 acres in land area, with numerous facilities and more than 500 buildings. Since its founding in 1951, it now has 15 colleges offering 275 different programs. Regional campuses and training centers are situated all over the state, some locations being in Sarasota, Panama City, and Daytona Beach. Overseas study centers are located in England, Italy, Panama, and Spain.
Noted for being a premier research university, Florida State houses several research institutes in various fields including physics, biology, sociology, and criminology, among others. Research laboratories include the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, High Performance Materials Institute, Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion, Center for Advanced Power Systems, and the Institute for Energy Systems, Economics, and Sustainability. These laboratories are either funded or supported by various national and state government agencies.
The university is also known for its excellence in cultural arts. FSU presides over programs in affiliation with the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, focusing on the areas of visual arts, performing arts, cultural education, and history. Ringling is famous for its extensive collection of fine art in the North American region.
Florida State's Division of Student Affairs oversees student services for both academic and non-academic pursuits; from career counseling, to university housing and student health. Campus recreation facilities are located at the Leach Center, featuring provisions for both indoor and outdoor sports activities. The center houses an indoor track, swimming pool, atrium, and various courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis.
- 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
- Website
- www.fsu.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.fsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 9,637 | 13,802 | 23,439 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,746 (60%) | 8,562 (62%) | 14,308 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,468 (43%) | 3,499 (41%) | 5,967 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,091 | 52% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,881 | 48% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: FSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 18% | 93% | 38% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,008 | $4,316 | $3,241 | $2,366 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 167 | 194 | 168 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,472 | 6,047 | 8,841 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,566 | $3,988 | $3,355 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,566 | $3,988 | $3,355 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,011 | $18,432 | $16,487 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,402 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $4,314 | $4,062 | $3,462 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,402 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $4,314 | $4,062 | $3,462 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,706 | $4,062 | $3,950 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,880 | $17,452 | $15,817 |
| In-State | $17,880 | $17,452 | $15,817 |
| Out of State | $32,325 | $31,896 | $28,949 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,880 | $17,452 | $15,817 |
| In-State | $17,880 | $17,452 | $15,817 |
| Out of State | $32,325 | $31,896 | $28,949 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,272 | $9,562 | $8,305 |
| In-State | $9,272 | $9,562 | $8,305 |
| Out of State | $23,717 | $24,006 | $21,437 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 39,785 Undergraduate: 30,803 Graduate: 8,982
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,766 Female: 22,019
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 13,830 Female: 16,973
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,936 Female: 5,046
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 33,687 Part-Time: 6,098
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 27,705 Part-Time: 3,098
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,982 Part-Time: 3,000
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,160 | 3% |
| American Indian | 256 | 0.6% |
| Black | 4,004 | 10% |
| Asian | 1,441 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4,501 | 11% |
| White | 27,750 | 70% |
| Unknown | 673 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 64 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 9,477 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 12,498 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 9,270 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,511 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,696 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 872 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 898 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 478 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 21 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,600 | 5,902 | 698 |
| Faculty Status | 2,439 | 2,011 | 428 |
| Tenured Faculty | 825 | 823 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,946 | - | 2,946 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,324 | 1,721 | 603 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,748 | 1,361 | 387 |
| Primarily Research | 556 | 340 | 216 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 415 | 407 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 2,135 | 2,088 | 47 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,726 | 1,686 | 40 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 646 | 621 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 234 | 234 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 598 | 590 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,370 (1,194) | $87,226 (752) | $71,406 (442) |
| Professor | $104,056 (433) | $106,610 (336) | $95,212 (97) |
| Associate Professor | $72,933 (355) | $74,233 (213) | $70,983 (142) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,819 (273) | $72,056 (162) | $69,012 (111) |
| Instructor | $36,474 (8) | $43,340 (4) | $29,608 (4) |
| Lecturer | $47,922 (15) | $45,696 (5) | $49,035 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,462 (118) | $77,768 (61) | $62,644 (57) |
| Professor | $166,446 (5) | $166,446 (5) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $123,020 (1) | $123,020 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,000 (1) | - (-) | $65,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $45,497 (2) | - (-) | $45,497 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,237 (1,312) | $85,456 (813) | $69,104 (499) |
| Professor | $104,423 (438) | $107,043 (341) | $95,212 (97) |
| Associate Professor | $73,011 (356) | $74,357 (214) | $70,983 (142) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,754 (274) | $72,056 (162) | $68,871 (112) |
| Instructor | $36,474 (8) | $43,340 (4) | $29,608 (4) |
| Lecturer | $46,664 (17) | $45,696 (5) | $47,067 (12) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,960,132 | $4,058,568 | $2,901,564 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 633 | 326 | 307 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 633 | 326 | 307 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| All Track Combined | 277 | 99 | 178 |
| Football | 114 | 114 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming | 72 | 40 | 32 |
| Tennis | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $713,108 | $173,174 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $175,052 | $67,461 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 73 | 39 | 34 |
| 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 |
| All Track Combined | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| 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 | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 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: 91%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 69% |
| Female | 73% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | 55% |
| Black | 69% |
| Asian | 77% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 72% |
| Unknown | 73% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 47% |
| 5 Years | 68% |
| 6 Years | 71% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 45 | 43 |
| Liquor Related | 36 | 51 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 90 | 99 |
| Liquor Related | 152 | 202 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 25 | 23 |
| Arson | 6 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 | 8 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 5 |
| Burglary | 61 | 69 |
| Vehicle Theft | 18 | 20 |
| Arson | 8 | 3 |
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