Florida State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,640

2024 Average Net Price

$15,815

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

24.2%

78,272 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

43,889

82% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

85.6%

5,324 Graduates

About

Florida State University is a higher education institution located in Leon County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida State University were General Psychology (842 degrees awarded), General Finance (657 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (531 degrees).

In 2024, 14,184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida State University. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,968 degrees), 2.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,953 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida State University is $4,640, which is $−27,280 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida State University is $4,640, which is $27,280 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,815.

In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Florida State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,640

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Florida State University was $4,640. The cost of tuition at Florida State University is $−27,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florida State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,815

2024 Value

6.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Florida State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,815. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Florida State University grew by 6.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,700

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida State University was of $12,700 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.56% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Florida State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Florida State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.13% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Florida State University received 78,272 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.72% annual growth. Out of those 78,272 applicants, 18,954 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 24.2% acceptance rate.

There were 43,889 students enrolled at Florida State University in 2024. 64% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

24.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

18,954

Accepted Out of 78,272

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida State University was 24.2% (18,954 admissions from 78,272 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 25.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 5.72%, while admissions grew by 0.857%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Florida State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

64%

Submission Percentage (2024)

3,487

Scores Submitted (2024)

64% of enrolled first-time students at Florida State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida State University had a total enrollment of 43,889 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Florida State University is 35,992 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,897. This means that 82% of students enrolled at Florida State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.2% White, 21.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Black or African American, 4.24% Two or More Races, 3.81% Asian, 0.098% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0547% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.6%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.6%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43,889 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida State University is 35,992 and the part-time enrollment is 7,897. This means that 82% of students enrolled at Florida State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida State University was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Florida State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
24,245 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
9,258 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,730 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida State University is 55.2% White, 21.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Black or African American, 4.24% Two or More Races, 3.81% Asian, 0.098% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0547% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 640 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 2,586 more women than men received degrees from Florida State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida State University is white (7,968 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,953 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida State University is General Psychology (842 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (657 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (531 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (1,577 degrees awarded), Legal (537 degrees), and English (336 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida State University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (429,939 people), Other managers (344,143 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (240,773 people), Police officers (175,408 people), and Postsecondary teachers (162,821 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida State University in 2024 are Social Sciences (1,577 degrees awarded), Legal (537 degrees), English (336 degrees), Protective Services (739 degrees), and Human Sciences (271 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Florida State University are Social Sciences (1,577 degrees awarded), Legal (537 degrees), English (336 degrees), Protective Services (739 degrees), and Human Sciences (271 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida State University are Elementary & secondary schools (617,645 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (492,989 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (393,989 people), Legal services (370,075 people), and Computer Systems Design (255,752 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida State University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

154 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Florida State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 154 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Florida State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,799

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

8,385

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,799 degrees were awarded to men at Florida State University, which is 0.692 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,385).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 484 degrees were awarded to men at Florida State University in General Finance, which is 2.8 times more than the 173 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 743 degrees were awarded to men at Florida State University in General Psychology, which is 4.82 times more than the 154 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 74% of students graduating from Florida State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Florida State University is Female and Asian (92.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.563% of graduates (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,968 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,953 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,277 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida State University is white (7,968 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,953 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (151 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
5,028 degrees awarded
White Female
4,686 degrees awarded
White Female
4,662 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida State University is white female (5,028 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (4,686 degrees).

Operations

Florida State University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.03B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.4M (8.77%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Florida State University had a total salary expenditure of 1.86B. Florida State University employs 488 Professors, 469 No academic ranks and 349 Associate professors. Most academics at Florida State University are Male Professor (340), Female No academic rank (254), and Male No academic rank (215).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 1,211 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 929 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 783 employees.

Endowment

$1.03B

2024 Endowment

8.76%

growth from 2023

Florida State University has an endowment valued at about $1.03B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida State University grew 8.76% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $778M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Florida State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$224M - Federal
$34.7M - State
$582k - Local

As of 2024, Florida State University received $224M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $34.7M from state grants and contracts, and $582k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$759M

2024 Salaries

10.2%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Florida State University paid a median of $759M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.86B) and a 10.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.42% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$199M

Instructional Salaries

1,626

Number of Employees

In 2024, Florida State University paid a total of $199M to 1,626 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida State University were Business and Financial Operations with 1,211 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 929 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 783 employees.

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