Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Tallahassee, FL · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 32,212 |
| Acceptance rate | 24% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1210–1370 · 68% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 26–31 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 83% |
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $25,720 in-state · $38,850 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $30 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Oct 15, 2026
- Early Action: Oct 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
Most popular majors: Business, Social sciences, Psychology, Biology, Health professions & nursing.
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On campus
Dick Howser Stadium, Seminole Softball Complex, Law Library, Seminole Soccer Complex, Doak S. Campbell Stadium, Dirac Science Library, Robert Manning Strozier Library, Claude Pepper Library, Warren D. Allen Music Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: McDonald's, Blue Collar Restaurant, Burger King, Jimmy John's, Popeyes, Whataburger
- Coffee: Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., Starbucks, Kameleon Kava and Coffee, Ko-Fi's, Hemplade Vegan Cafe, Lucky Goat Coffee
- Nightlife: Tenn Nightclub, Ken's Tavern, Palace Saloon, Fermentation Lounge
- Shops: Hibbett Sports, Lotus Flower Candles and Wellness, Crystal Portal, Harry Smith Outdoors, Luxe Ego Boutique, Traveler Emporium
- Museums and culture: B♯'s Jazz Cafe, The French Studio, Salvage Art, 621 Art Gallery, State Library of Florida, State Archives of Florida
- Groceries: Sun Stop, Campus Edge Food Mart, Publix, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Carter - Howell - Strong Park, Enclave Park, Dent Street Diggers Community Garden, Capital Cascades Trail Park, Doug Burnette Park