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Florida State at a Glance

Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$5,238
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,011
Room & Board:
$8,390
Full-Time Undergrads:
27,704
Part-Time Undergrads:
3,099
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.fsu.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.fsu.edu
Financial Aid Website:
financialaid.fsu.edu
Application Deadline:
January 14
Acceptance Rate:
60 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1110–1290
Average ACT Scores:
24–28

Best Things

  • FSU Seminole football
  • Warm weather
  • FSU Flying High Circus
  • Checking out the "student bodies" on Landis Green
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Student parking
  • The humidity in August
  • Airfare in and out of Tallahassee
  • The terrible roads in and around campus
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Finance and Accounting
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

You would be hard-pressed to find a graduate of Florida State University who doesn’t have fond memories of the years they spent on campus. Current students will also agree that they are happy with their decision to attend school here. There is something for everyone, from athletics to academia, and you would have a hard time finding a more comfortable setting than Tallahassee. It has so much to offer, from exciting nightlife to beautiful weather.

Although it bears the reputation of a party school, FSU also has a growing reputation for turning out some of the best and brightest graduates in the entire nation. The school is now turning its focus on research, which should appeal to those interested in science and mathematics. But never fear, FSU also emphasizes the arts through their award-winning film and theater departments. From math and science, to the arts, FSU offers a vast array of eclectic degrees, which will be nothing but helpful later in your life. Choosing which college to attend is not an easy decision, but if you’re looking for the perfect combination of a good education and a good time, you can’t do much better than Florida State University.

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Weather at Florida State University

fastp1tch6

Criminology '14

4.6
A

Hot Hot Hot

The weather here is normally hot in the summer and spring. Very hot over the summer, but during the summer it gets pretty cool. I grew up in Florida, but it gets pretty cold in Tallahassee. I don't tolerate the cold very well. Most students think that it doesn't get too cold in Tallahassee.

May 25, 2012

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Drug Safety at Florida State University

fastp1tch6

Criminology '14

3.5
B

Drinking Is Pretty Popular

The majority of students do not drink, but the ones who do are well known that they do. Drinking is the most prevalent activity. If there are drugs, it is usually just smoking.

May 25, 2012

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Parking at Florida State University

Avis1984

Conservation and Environmental Studies '15

0.8
D-

Extremely Time Consuming to Try to Find a Safe Space for Your Car.

If you can't take the bus directly from your apartment, it's best to park somewhere safe off campus and catch the bus to campus. It will be much less stressful and time consuming. The worst thing is when you think you've found a space, only to realize it's illegal for whatever reason to park there. However, there is a new garage being built off of gaines street' hopefully will ameliorate the issue.

May 24, 2012

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User rating for Florida State University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 1801 user reviews.

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