Florida State University
Founded 1851
President Richard McCullough (President)
Fees USD 6,507
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Florida State University (FSU) is a public research university founded in 1851 in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida. One of the nation’s elite research universities, FSU is the only university in the world with access to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and enrolls approximately 45,000 students across 16 colleges. FSU is a powerhouse in both academics and athletics, with 22 national championship titles and consistent top-25 rankings in the US News public university list.
Colleges
- College of Business — #1 in US for actuarial science; top-25 nationally
- College of Law — Top Florida law school
- College of Motion Picture Arts — Top-5 fully funded MFA film program
- College of Music — Top-10 music school nationally
- College of Medicine — Primary care-focused MD program
- Department of Oceanography — National High Magnetic Field Lab access
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Required; middle 50% SAT 1270–1430
- Acceptance Rate: ~25%
- In-State Tuition: ~$6,507
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: November 1