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Florida State UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,656
Avg in-state tuition
$18,786
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Florida State University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Tallahassee, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 42,450, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 36%. The university offers 95 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,656, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,786.
This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,656
Avg in-state tuition
$18,786
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
36% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate 36%
Retention Rate (High Retention Rate) 93%
Graduation Rate (High Graduation Rate) 83%
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1340
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-30
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1340
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-30
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Learning Environment
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards57%
Female Student Population
21:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
42k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
59%
Hispanic
20%
Black
9%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
3%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
28% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
28%
State Grant Aid
84%
Institution Grant Aid
65%
Pell Grant
28%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.