Florida State University is a public 4-year college in Tallahassee, Florida with 32,212 undergraduates. It admits 24% of applicants, costs an average of $8,605 a year after grants and graduates 86% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Florida State University acceptance rate and admissions
Florida State University admitted 24% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 4. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1270 to 1410
4001600
ACT composite
29 to 32
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 640 to 710, math 630 to 700). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Florida State University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early decision
Oct 15, 2026 (passed)
Early action
Oct 15, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Dec 1, 2026
Next deadline: Regular decision, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $30 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Florida State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Florida State University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$5,656
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$20,116
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$14,020
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$25,144
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$8,605
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $8,605 a year after grants and scholarships, $16,539 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Florida State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
86%finished within 6 years96%came back for year two25%get a Pell Grant
86% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $68,225 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $13,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Florida State University$68,225
Florida median, public 4-year$62,272
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Florida State University$13,000
Florida median$15,547
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 19% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Florida State University majors and what graduates earn
Florida State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 78 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($114,802).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Florida State University
138 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Florida State University?
Florida State University admitted 24% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Florida State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,656 for in-state students and $20,116 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $8,605 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Florida State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 640 to 710 in reading and writing and 630 to 700 in math, and 29 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Florida State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Florida State University reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Florida State University?
86% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Florida State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $68,225 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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