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Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL·Public·~24% acceptance

Florida State University is a public university in Tallahassee, FL. Admissions are highly competitive, with about 24% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $11,297 per year after financial aid. About 84% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $61,675 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$11,297/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $25,720
Aid cuts ~$14,423/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Oct 15
EA
Oct 15
RD
Dec 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.47–4
SAT (middle 50%)1270–1410
ACT (middle 50%)29–32
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
84%
graduation rate
96%
freshman retention
$49,814
median earnings, 6yr
$61,675
median earnings, 10yr
How Florida State reads an application

What Florida State values

Very important
Course rigor
Important
Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From Florida State’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Florida State requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTest scoresTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Florida State requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Florida State University's acceptance rate?
Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
How much does Florida State University cost?
At Florida State University, the average net price after aid is about $11,297 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $25,720 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Florida State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1270–1410 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT.
What are Florida State University's application deadlines?
Florida State University's deadlines are Early Decision around Oct 15, Early Action around Oct 15, Regular Decision around Dec 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Florida State University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Florida State University rates Course rigor as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Grades (GPA), Class rank, Test scores, Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, First-generation status, Geographic residence, State residency, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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