$6,516
$21,683
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details58%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 16,840 |
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| Declined | + 12,187 |
| Total Received | 29,027 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL |
| Barry University | Miami Shores, FL |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL |
| SAT | 5219 |
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| ACT | 0734 |
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Florida State University, founded in 1851, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 463-acre campus is located within a mile of downtown Tallahassee.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 41,368 |
| Established in | 1851 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • ALA (American Library Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CFA (CFA) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) • PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
475-acre, suburban campus in Tallahassee (population: 190,894); branch campuses in Panama City and abroad in Panama. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Jacksonville (170 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306
| Application fee | $30 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | February 7 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
58%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 16,840 |
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| Declined | + 12,187 |
| Total Received | 29,027 |
Secondary school record
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Standardized test scores
State residency
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
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Recommendations
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Work Experience
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Religious affiliation/commitment
Hege Ferguson
Director of Admissions
P: 850 644-6200
F: 850 644-0197
admissions@fsu.edu
| Tuition | $6,516 |
| Room | $6,620 |
| Board | $3,998 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $18,134 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,761 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $6,373 |
62%
$11,761
Need-based
| Federal | $39,733,254 |
| State | $30,067,914 |
| Institutional | $27,084,849 |
| Other external | $4,306,153 |
| Total | $101,192,170 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $2,000 |
| State | $10,977,135 |
| Institutional | $3,107,488 |
| Other external | $1,368,293 |
| Total | $15,454,916 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 128 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Colombia India Panama South Korea Venezuela |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Christina Klawinski
Associate Director of Admissions
850 644-6200
admissions@admin.fsu.edu
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