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General Information About Florida State University Florida State University is a comprehensive, national, graduate research university that puts research into action for the benefit of our students and society. Our extensive graduate programs and our law and medical schools enrich the graduate, professional and undergraduate experiences, making Florida State University a demanding and intellectually stimulating environment for students and faculty. With an impressive breadth of programs, Florida State University has leading undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in a variety of fields. Some of the many programs that consistently rank among the top twenty-five at the nation's public universities include those in Business, Chemistry, Creative Writing, Criminology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Information, Law, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Sociology and Statistics. Our mission is to maximize the excellence in all our programs, with special emphasis on programs that already have earned national and international acclaim. Florida State University's arts programs—including Dance, Film and Music—rank among the finest in the world. At the Ph.D. level, notable research faculty provide a range of interdisciplinary offerings that transcend the traditional disciplines, including Neuroscience, Molecular Biophysics, Computational Science, Materials Science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Other degree
Campus Setting - City: Midsize
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 23,439 Percent Admitted 61% Men Admitted 60% Women Admitted 62% Full Time Retention Rate 91% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 550 640 Math 560 650 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 24 28
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $4,566 Room & Board Charge $8,000 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 6,155 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $19,899,414 Other Federal Grants $4,873,023 Scholarships & Fellowships $159,280,027 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $90,851,505 Average Grant Dollars Issued $28,639,545 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $79,640,014 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 44,101 Native American 315 Asian 1,432 African American 4,697 Hispanic 4,496 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 29,069 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 6,013



