Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

Acceptance rate
24%
Average SAT
1,361
ACT midpoint
28
Enrollment
32,212
In-state tuition
$5,656
Out-of-state tuition
$18,786
Avg net price
$11,297
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1270 and 1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 28

Popular programs at Florida State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.818
2Finance and Financial Management Services.589
3Criminal Justice and Corrections.556
4Marketing.494
5Political Science and Government.431
6Computer and Information Sciences, General.367
7Biology, General.347
8English Language and Literature, General.320
9International Relations and National Security Studies.298
10Social Sciences, General.278
11Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.274
12Economics.268
13Business Administration, Management and Operations.263
14Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.215
15Public Health.206
16Hospitality Administration/Management.205
17Accounting and Related Services.182
18Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.166
19Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.141
20Fine and Studio Arts.137

Showing top 20 of 77 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida State University?

Florida State University has an acceptance rate of 24% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Florida State University?

Admitted students at Florida State University typically score between 1270 and 1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Florida State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Florida State University is approximately $11,297 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Florida State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Florida State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.