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Tallahassee, FL
24%
Acceptance Rate
32,212
Undergraduates
$19k
Out-of-state tuition
86%
6-yr grad rate
$62k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
24%
Very Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Tests RequiredSAT Range (2023-24)1270–1410
ACT Range (2023-24)29–32
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.72
$30 application fee
32,212 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Early Decision: Oct 15, 2026
Early Action: Oct 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$18,786
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$11,297
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$18,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$61,675/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio29%
Why Go Here?
$62k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
32.2k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#32
Deal Score in FL
of 258 rated colleges
Deal Score89
Excellent value
28% First-Gen Students
23% Pell Grant Recipients
43Days
Next Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Florida State University is a public college in Tallahassee, FL. It enrolls 32,212 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
89
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1270–1410
SAT (2023-24)
3.72
GPA (CDS)
Tests Required
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
Early Decision: Oct 15, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$18,786
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)44%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,474
Median Debt at Graduation$18,000
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Engineering$79k/yr
Industrial Engineering$76k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$72k/yr
Chemical Engineering$71k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70k/yr
Civil Engineering$67k/yr
How to Apply
Early DecisionOct 15, 2026
Early ActionOct 15, 2026
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$30 fee
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
6
Career
9
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Florida State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,938 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,963 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,496 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,991 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,239 |
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