Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Very difficult

Overall Admission Rate

49% of 35,334 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

February 7

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

4.02

SAT Math

625 average
590-660 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

635 average
600-670 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

28 average
26-30 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $22,625
Out-of-state: $37,791

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $6,507
Out-of-state: $21,673

Room and Board

$10,458

Average Percent of Need Met

70%

Average Freshman Award

$14,486

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$23,679

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

1,448

Regular Class Size

Not reported

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Campus Life

Tallahassee Population

186,411

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students in College Housing

20% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Seminoles

Sororities

25% of women participate

Fraternities

19% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.4% Asian
8.3% Black/African-American
20.7% Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
63.1% White
1.5% Unknown

International Students

1.5% from 102 countries

First-Year Students Returning

93.5%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

62.6%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

71%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	4
Science	3	4
Foreign Language	2	4
Social Studies	1	2
History	2
Academic Electives	3

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	February 7
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

600 West College Avenue

City, State, Zip

Tallahassee, FL 32306

Phone

(850) 644-6200

Fax

(850) 644-0197

E-mail

admissions@fsu.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

February 7

Application Fee

$35

Application Fee Waiver

Not available

Regular Admission Notification

March 28

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency		X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

49% of 35,334 applicants were admitted

Women

49% of 21,769 applicants were admitted

Men

49% of 13,565 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

8,805 (51%) of 17,381 admitted students enrolled

Women

5,033 (47%) of 10,672 admitted students enrolled

Men

3,772 (56%) of 6,709 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

4.02

3.75 and Above

70%

3.50 - 3.74

19%

3.25 - 3.49

9%

3.00 - 3.24

2%

2.50 - 2.99

 

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

625 average
590-660 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

10%

Score of 600 - 700

59%

Score of 500 - 600

30%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

635 average
600-670 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

13%

Score of 600 - 700

67%

Score of 500 - 600

20%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

28 average
26-30 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

26%

Score of 24 - 29

69%

Score of 18 - 23

5%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 41%
Top quarter: 83%
Top half: 99%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $22,625
Out-of-state: $37,791

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $6,507
Out-of-state: $21,673

Room and Board

$10,458

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$4,660

Payment Plans

Prepayment plan, installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Not reported

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001489	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

5,139 (82.8%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

3,183 (61.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

3,132 (98.4%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

651 (20.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

70%

Average Award

$14,486

Need-Based Gift

Received by 2,932 (93.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,458

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,709 (54.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,444

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 2,228 (71.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

665 (10.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,418

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

20,291 (69.5%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

14,299 (70.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

14,027 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

1,545 (11.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

65%

Average Award

$13,013

Need-Based Gift

Received by 12,637 (90.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,859

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 9,113 (65.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,709

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 7,825 (55.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

4,466 (15.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,987

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

50%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$23,679

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

7.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

2.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART Grants

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Local/State Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,400

Location and Setting

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Tallahassee Population

186,411

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

477 acres

Weather

Temperature

38.1 average low in January, 90.8 average high in September

Rain

115 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Tallahassee

Nearest Train Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Tallahassee

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

20% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

80%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Seminoles

School Colors

Garnet and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

bowling, rugby, table tennis

Men's Club Sports

bowling, rugby, soccer, table tennis, volleyball

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, track and field, weight lifting, wrestling

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government, honors program, golden key honor society, marching chiefs, intramural sports

Sororities

25% of women participate

Fraternities

19% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

33,093

Women

18,440 (55.7%)

Men

14,653 (44.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

29,370

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.4% Asian
8.3% Black/African-American
20.7% Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
63.1% White
1.5% Unknown

International Students.

1.5% from 102 countries

Average Age

21

All Graduate Students

8,354

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

93.5%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

62.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

78.1%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

80.2%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

71%

Average Starting Salary

71%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported