School Profile: Florida State University

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

33,368 undergraduates of 36,146 total students

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Public

4 Year

City

Large

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Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $5,656
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $18,786
  • Books and Supplies: $1,000
  • Campus Housing: $11,472
  • Other Expenses: $5,348

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$9,561

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $5,438
$30,001-$48,000 $6,953
$48,001-$75,000 $10,733
$75,001-$110,000 $14,901
$110,001+ $16,511

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
81% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
94% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$53,900

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Psychology, General
$26,595
Finance and Financial Management Services
$53,325
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$32,439
Marketing
$46,887
English Language and Literature, General
$28,473

Political Science and Government
$32,714
International Relations and National Security...
$30,938
Biology, General
$23,158
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$59,705
Economics
$43,977
Social Sciences, General
$34,339
Human Development, Family Studies, and...
$27,827
Business Administration, Management and...
$47,776
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
$21,190
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$33,002
Hospitality Administration/Management
$36,647
Sociology
$29,911
Accounting and Related Services
$53,818
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$28,953
Real Estate
$46,127
Apparel and Textiles
$42,255
Fine and Studio Arts
$25,558
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
$28,440
Insurance
$55,434
Management Information Systems and Services
$61,071
Mechanical Engineering
$62,925
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$62,069
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied...
$39,774
Civil Engineering
$61,995
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$30,609
History
$29,225
Music
$21,563
Chemical Engineering
$69,207
Teacher Education and Professional...
$45,583
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$15,315
Social Work
$29,840
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$61,294
Teacher Education and Professional...
$41,366
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
$26,408
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$20,681
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
$40,568
Statistics
$46,456
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
$27,643
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular...
$30,496
Mathematics
$42,699
Business/Commerce, General
$44,382
Electrical, Electronics and Communications...
$69,033
Special Education and Teaching
$41,654
Design and Applied Arts
$46,396
Industrial Engineering
$65,448
Philosophy
$22,070
Anthropology
$22,138
Chemistry
$39,987
Geography and Cartography
$34,754
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
$29,281
Classics and Classical Languages...
$27,778
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
$33,282
Dance
$20,130
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities...
$29,831
Computer Engineering
$71,973

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 600 680

SAT Math

800 580 660

ACT

36 26 30

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

37%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

19%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$13,849 - $27,811

$147 - $295 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 5% of parents borrow federal loans.

$17,299

$206 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

< 1%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

25%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

90% / 10%

Full-time / Part-time
33,368 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

58% White
23% Hispanic
8% Black
5% Two or more races
3% Asian
2% Non-resident alien
1% Unknown
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