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Florida State University - Doak Campbell Stadium
Doak Campbell Stadium
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FSU Versus Rice on the Sidelines
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FSU Marching Chiefs Halftime Show
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General Information

School Contact
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306
United States
(850) 644-2525
www.fsu.edu
Cost
In-State Tuition: $2,727
Out-of-State Tuition: $17,171
Room and Board: $8,402
Books and Supplies: $1,000
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 26,378
Total Male: 13,295
Total Female: 16,574
Part-Time: 3,491
Founded:
1851 		Control:
Public 		Setting:
Mid-sized city 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

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 who are interesting 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.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
I think the school does an acceptable job . . . it is mostly dependant upon how much you apply yourself to your education.
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Anonymous says:
Overall, my time here at FSU has been like one giant party! If you value meeting people, great kegs, and a fun time, this is the place. It’s a great college experience.
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Anonymous says:
FSU is a quality school. They put a little too much emphasis on the football team, but other than that, I think they have their priorities in line. They are building a solid reputation as a research university, and as a science major, that means more opportunities for me to pursue. I highly recommend coming here.
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Anonymous says:
Overall, I had a great experience at FSU.
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Anonymous says:
FSU is a great spot—it’s a lot of fun with a great education included.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (850) 644-6200
E-Mail: admissions@admin.fsu.edu
Web Site: admissions.fsu.edu
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 21 March 28
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   47% Application Fee:   $30 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (850) 644-0539
E-Mail: ofacs@admin.fsu.edu
Web Site: www.finaid.fsu.edu
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: Rolling
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $4,107
Students Who Applied for Aid: 64%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 55%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Composite (out of)
SAT I * 550 - 640 560 - 650 1110 - 1290 (1600)
ACT * 23 - 29 23 - 27 24 - 28 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 31%
SATI / ACT Required? Either
SAT II Requirements: None