Tuition (in-state)$6,500
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance25%
Enrollment45,000
Walk score60
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Education
| Programs | Business, criminology, film, music, psychology |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $6,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,700 |
| Room and board | $12,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 17:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
60/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Railroad Square Art District
- Wakulla Springs
- Doak Campbell Saturdays
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 9,000 |
|---|
- College of Business MBA
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
- Engineering MS
- Film School MFA
- Criminology
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$52,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months87%
Career servicesCareer Center; state government internships are steps from campus
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- Florida state agencies
- Publix
- Raymond James
- Northrop Grumman
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
70%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internship program
- Florida Legislature internships
- FSU in DC
Alumni
| Living alumni | 400,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Burt Reynolds
- Cheryl Hines
- Lee Corso
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Florida Bright FuturesFull in-state tuition for top scholars · Deadline: Aug 31
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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