Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Public · 32,212 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,938 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $6,963 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,496 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $14,991 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,239 |
| All incomes (average) | $11,297 |
Sticker tuition: $5,656 in-state, $18,786 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 24%
- Average SAT
- 1361
- Median ACT
- 28
- Students with Pell grants
- 23%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 96%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $61,675
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business25%
Social Sciences13%
Biology & Life Sciences9%
Health & Nursing8%
Psychology7%
Criminal Justice6%
Computer Science5%
Engineering4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Communications & Media3%
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