FSU
Florida State University · Tallahassee, Florida · Public
FSU admitted 24% of 85,469 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1300–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 83% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at FSU
Enter a score to see whether FSU is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (24%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
FSU offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
FSU offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
3,750 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,358 took it, and 5 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How FSU rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
Important
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
Not considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.72 GPA. 78% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $25,952 in-state and $39,082 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,903 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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