Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001489
- Phone: (863) 680-4111
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
35.97%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
21:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
34FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,830Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Florida State University
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL
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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Florida State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Florida State University is around 41,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 15% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,300. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $30 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $4,600-$5,600
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $19,000-$22,900
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $220-$260 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $720-$870 per credit unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 94% | $8,620 |
Receiving Student Loans | 32% | $7,443 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Florida State University may offer services to students including:
- Distance learning
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Florida State University
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dietetics Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Campus: Florida State University College of Medicine
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (since 2002)
Campus: Florida State University Panama City
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- * Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (since 2015)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Florida State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Football (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Florida State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Exercise Physiology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biomedical Science (D, M)
- Biostatistics (D, M)
- Neuroscience (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Finance (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Business Administration (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Insurance (B, M)
- Information Systems (B, M)
- Real Estate (B)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (B, M)
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Medicine (D)
- Nursing (B, M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, D, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Public Health (M)
- Dietetics (B, M)
- Art Therapy (M)
- Music Therapy (B, M)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (D)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (B, D, M)
- Math (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B, D, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D)
- Public Administration (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B, D, M)
- Parks and Recreation Management (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, D, M)
- Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B, M)
- Social Science (B)
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Cartography and GIS (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, D, M)
- Interior Design (B, M)
- Music (B, M)
- Cinematography And Film (B, M)
- Dance (B, M)
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, D, M)
- Voice and Opera (M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Florida State University.
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Daytona Beach, FL (2 miles away)
- Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA (66 miles away)
- Albany State University in Albany, GA (77 miles away)
- Georgia Southwestern State University in Atlanta, GA (111 miles away)
- University of Florida in Orlando, FL (129 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001489
- Phone: (863) 680-4111
- School Homepage