At a glance
Average net price
$11,297
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
85.6%
Admission rate
24%
Undergrad size
32,212
In-state tuition
$5,656
Out-of-state tuition
$18,786
Cost of attendance
$25,720
Median earnings (10y)
$61,675
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,361
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 96.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), business (23%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health8%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services8%
- Business22.7%~7,296 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences14.3%~4,600 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology8.2%~2,648 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,641 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2,500 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,878 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.4%~1,404 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering4.4%~1,404 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.2%~1,037 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.7%~867 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~854 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.3%~754 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.9%~606 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~606 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~525 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~316 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~287 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~267 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~232 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~219 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,697 | $26,859 | $19,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 1,292 | $51,300 | $18,162 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 1,143 | $46,163 | $18,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 1,110 | $31,412 | $21,170 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 852 | $31,872 | $18,700 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 803 | $39,243 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 743 | $54,221 | $20,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 704 | $22,171 | $21,517 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 693 | $64,971 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 615 | $27,906 | $20,750 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 574 | $30,421 | $17,767 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 556 | $44,311 | $17,021 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 520 | $25,541 | $20,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 512 | $39,699 | $17,625 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 497 | $36,112 | $23,375 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 462 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 453 | $32,270 | $18,500 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 447 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 430 | $36,876 | $18,864 |
| Law. | First professional | 404 | $53,072 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 369 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 357 | $20,423 | $19,001 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 345 | $44,294 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 319 | $51,508 | $18,625 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 292 | $27,899 | $18,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 290 | $84,179 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 263 | $29,068 | $18,979 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 259 | $26,508 | $20,222 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 255 | $59,944 | $18,173 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 245 | $45,057 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 244 | $55,551 | — |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 241 | $46,748 | $19,500 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 239 | — | $23,242 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 227 | $36,542 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 223 | $44,120 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 218 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 218 | $27,540 | $22,164 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 216 | $26,580 | $23,992 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 210 | $57,588 | $22,030 |
| Insurance. | Bachelor's | 209 | $53,352 | $21,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Florida State University
Florida State University is a very large institution located in Tallahassee, Florida, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 32,212 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Florida State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,297 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,656 for in-state students and $18,786 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,720 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 85.6%, a strong completion outcome. 96.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,675 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Florida State University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), business (23% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Florida State University accepts 24% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,361. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Tallahassee, Florida (city), Florida State University draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Florida State University
Q.How much does Florida State University cost?
The average net price at Florida State University is $11,297 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,720.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Florida State University?
Florida State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 85.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Florida State University?
Florida State University admits 24% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Florida State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Florida State University graduate earns $61,675 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Florida State University?
Published tuition is $5,656 in-state and $18,786 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Florida State University located?
Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida (ZIP 32306).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Florida State University at their official website.