
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 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
- 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 $16,700. 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 provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 88% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 82% | $4,694 |
Receiving Student Loans | 39% | $7,314 |
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
Graduation Rates
Florida State University has a high graduation rate when compared to other similar schools in the area.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 57% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 17% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 3% |
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-A 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 and Diving
- Tennis
- 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.

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(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)
- Molecular Biophysics (D)
- Biostatistics (D, M)
- Neuroscience (D)
- Computational Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Finance (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Hospitality Administration and Management (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Commerce (B, D, M)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B)
- Insurance (B)
- Real Estate (B)
- Information Systems (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Communication and Media Studies (B, D, M)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (B, M)
- Multimedia (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (B, M)
- Computer (B, D, M)
Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Music Teacher Education (B, D, M)
- Educational and Instructional Media Design (C, D, M)
- Social Science Teacher Education (B)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Higher Education Administration (D, M)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (B)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Education, Teaching Individuals with Vision Impairments (B)
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (C, D, M)
- Art Teacher Education (D, M)
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods (D, M)
- Secondary Education (M)
- Educational Evaluation and Research (D)
- Science Teacher (D)
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
- Computer Engineering (B)
- Biomedical Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Asian Studies (B, M)
- Italian Studies (M)
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (B)
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies (B)
- African-American Black Studies (B)
- East Russian Language and Literature (M)
- United States Studies
- French Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles (B, M)
- Family Studies (B, M)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (D)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- French Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- Italian Language and Literature (B)
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (M)
- Russian Language and Literature (B)
- German Language and Literature (B, M)
- Latin Language and Literature (B, M)
- Ancient Greek Language and Literature (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Medicine (D)
- Nursing (B, M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, D, M)
- Clinical Nutrition (B)
- Music Therapy (B, M)
- Nursing Practice (D)
- Art Therapy (M)
- Dietetics (B, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Public Health (M)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (D)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
History
- History (B, D, M)
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Computational Science (B, D, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers (M)
- Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law (M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- Humanistic Studies (B, D)
Library Science
- Library Science, Librarianship (C, D, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B, D)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical (D, M)
- Materials Science (D, M)
- Chemical Physics
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Educational Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Public Administration (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B, D, M)
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, D, M)
- Parks and Recreation Management (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, D, M)
- Police Science (B)
- Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism (B, M)
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Social Science (B)
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B)
- Cartography and GIS (M)
- Demography and Population Studies (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Music (B, M)
- Music Performance (B, D, M)
- Cinematography And Film (B, M)
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Interior Design (B, M)
- Dance (B, M)
- Arts Management (M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, D, M)
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology (D, M)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (M)
- Graphic Design (B)
- 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 Tallahassee, 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 Americus, GA (111 miles away)
- University of Florida in Gainesville, FL (129 miles away)
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