Academics of Florida State University
Florida State University (FSU) aspires to rank among the top ten public research universities and secure membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU). The university is home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and several other advanced research centers. Notable accomplishments include the development of the first ETA10-G/8 supercomputer and pioneering the synthesis of the anti-cancer drug Taxol.
FSU comprises 17 colleges and schools, including the Colleges of Applied Studies, Arts & Sciences, Business, Communication & Information, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Human Sciences, Law, Medicine, Motion Picture Arts, Music, Nursing, Social Sciences & Public Policy, and Social Work. Additionally, it includes the Graduate School, Dedman School of Hospitality, and Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship.
The university offers an extensive selection of academic programs, including 103 bachelor’s degrees, 107 master’s degrees, six advanced master’s/specialist degrees, 63 doctoral programs, and three professional degrees. The most popular colleges based on enrollment are Arts & Sciences, Business, Social Sciences, Education, and Human Sciences.
College of Medicine
The FSU College of Medicine follows a community-based training model. Students spend their first two years at the Tallahassee campus before transitioning to one of six regional medical campuses—Daytona Beach, Fort Pierce, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota, or Tallahassee—for clinical rotations in their third and fourth years.
Admissions
Fall Freshman Admission Statistics
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield Rate | SAT Middle 50% | ACT Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61,278 | 14,140 | 3,351 | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1330–1410 | 29–32 |
| 2022 | 78,088 | 19,552 | 6,033 | 25.0% | 30.9% | 1220–1360 | 26–31 |
| 2021 | 65,256 | 24,184 | 7,619 | 37.1% | 31.5% | 1200–1330 | 26–30 |
For Fall 2023, the middle 50% of admitted freshmen had a GPA between 4.2 and 4.5, an SAT range of 1330–1410, and an ACT range of 29–32. The overall acceptance rate stood at 23.0%.
FSU maintains a 96% retention rate for full-time freshmen, with a four-year graduation rate of 75% and a six-year graduation rate of 83%.
Enrollment
Total Enrollment (2017–2022)
| Academic Year | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | 32,543 | 11,026 | 43,569 |
| 2021–2022 | 33,593 | 11,537 | 45,130 |
| 2022–2023 | 32,936 | 11,225 | 44,161 |
As of 2023, FSU enrolled 43,701 students, representing all 50 U.S. states and over 130 countries. The student population is 58% female and 42% male, with 24.2% enrolled in graduate or professional programs.
Student Demographics (as of May 2, 2022)
Race/Ethnicity
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Other | 5% |
| Foreign National | 1% |
Economic Diversity
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Low-Income | 26% |
| Affluent | 74% |
The largest in-state student populations come from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, and Leon counties. Among out-of-state students, the highest enrollments are from Georgia, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
FSU hosts around 2,500 international students, with 77% pursuing graduate studies. The top countries of origin for international students include China, India, South Korea, Panama, and Turkey.