FSU Description

With top-ranking programs and a long list of accolades and rankings from places such as the Carnegie Foundation and U.S. News and World Report, Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee remains a highly recognized center of education and research.

At FSU, students may obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts, sciences, business, education, engineering, filmmaking, law, music, nursing, social work and medicine, among others.

Many of its programs have consistently been ranked highly on a national basis for providing the highest caliber of education and research.

In fact, some of its highest-ranking programs, such as the MFA in Creative Writing, the MFA in Theatre, the Environmental Law Program, and the Medical Degree Program admit less than 5% of applicants per year.

A qualified faculty that is internationally renowned in their fields are part of what makes FSU stand out.

FSU is also full of research activities and opportunities. With more than 50 research centers and institutes, FSU’s contributions are formidable. Some of the fields to which its research centers are dedicated include education, criminology, economics, family studies, Middle East studies and public policy, among many others.

As far as student life goes, Florida State University is an athletic powerhouse in a number of sports, and you can expect to see many students cheering on the Seminoles on Saturdays during football season and year-round.

With undergraduate and graduate fellowships available, eligible students may undertake research or take teaching assignments while receiving a tuition-free education. Financial aid is also offered to those who qualify and includes loans, grants, work-study and scholarships.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Seminoles

Nickname

FSU

Website

www.fsu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,566

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,011

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

39,785

FSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
29,869
Freshman Class
5,967
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
39,785

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
75%
Graduate
25%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
89%
Out-of-State
11%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
71%
Latino
11%
Other
5%

Students State Origin

Florida
89%
Georgia
1%
Other
10%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%