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Global rank #314

Florida State University

Tallahassee, United States

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About

Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and a preeminent university in the state. Chartered in 1851, it is located on Florida's oldest continuous site of higher education.

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Key facts

Global rank
#314
Location
Tallahassee, United States
Founded
1851
Students
39,589
Type
Public
Admission rate
25%
SAT middle range
1210 to 1370
ACT middle range
26 to 31
English test
Required
How to apply
Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$61,675 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$49,814 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
86%
Students returning for a second year
96%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$18,786
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$25,720
Undergraduate students
32,212
Students per faculty member
17 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$18,000

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 18,786 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
Common App

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

Official programme page · verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page