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Florida State University admits 24% of those who apply, which makes it selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1361 out of 1600 (midpoints: 640 in reading and writing, 620 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 28 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Florida | $5,656 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $20,116 |
| Room and meals on campus | $14,020 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $25,144 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $8,605 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 62% below the median net price of colleges in Florida on this site ($22,575). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $4,332 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,290 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,953 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,367 |
| Above $110,000 | $17,085 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | FL median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 96% | 74% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 86% | 51% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $68,225 | $48,800 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $13,000 | $19,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Florida and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
25% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 20% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 56% women and 44% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 5 of the 118 colleges in Florida on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,413.
Other colleges in Florida of a similar size
- University of FloridaGainesville, public
- University of South FloridaTampa, public
- Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, private for-profit
- Florida International UniversityMiami, public
- Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, public
- Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Florida State University?
Florida State University admits 24% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Florida State University?
Published tuition and fees are $5,656 a year for students from Florida and $20,116 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Florida State University?
86% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.