Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

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Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State, founded in 1851, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 463-acre campus is located within a mile of downtown Tallahassee.

Web Site www.fsu.edu/

Institution Type Public

Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 32,948 Women 18,087 (54.9%) Men 14,861 (45.1%) Graduate Students 8,278

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Very difficult

Overall Admission Rate 55% of 30,266 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline January 14

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.92

SAT Math 598 average

560-640 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 601 average

570-640 range of middle 50%

SAT Writing 596 average

560-640 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite 27 average

26-29 range of middle 50%

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance In-state: $22,071

Out-of-state: $37,237

Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,507

Out-of-state: $21,673

Room and Board $10,264

Average Percent of Need Met 34%

Average Freshman Award $8,605

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 1,326

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 12% of classes

10-19 students: 22% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 6% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Tallahassee Population 186,411

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students in College Housing 6.5E+001% of freshmen, 20% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Seminoles

Sororities 16.3% of women participate

Fraternities 17.5% of men participate

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.5% Asian

8.2% Black/African-American 18.1% Hispanic/Latino

2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.4% White

1.3% Unknown

International Students 1.7% from 109 countries

First-Year Students Returning 92.2%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 56.6%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 4 Foreign Language 2 4 Social Studies 1 2 History 2 Academic Electives 3

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office

SAT or ACT Required January 14

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component required Use of SAT/ACT

Essay SAT: Used for admissionACT: Used for admission

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

City, State, Zip Tallahassee, FL 32306

Phone (850) 644-6200

Fax (850) 644-0197

E-mail admissions@admin.fsu.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Deadline January 14

Application Fee $30

Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission

Notification March 18

Accept Offer of

Admission By May 1 or within 2 weeks ifnotified after May 1 Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student cannot defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal

Statement Recommended for all freshmen Letters of

Recommendation Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 55% of 30,266 applicants were admitted

Women 56% of 17,980 applicants were admitted

Men 55% of 12,286 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 6,851 (41%) of 16,763 admitted students enrolled

Women 3,905 (39%) of 10,044 admitted students enrolled

Men 2,946 (44%) of 6,719 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 598 average

560-640 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 8% Score of 600 - 700 48% Score of 500 - 600 41% Score of 400 - 500 3% Score of 300 - 400 0% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Critical Reading 601 average

570-640 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 8% Score of 600 - 700 48% Score of 500 - 600 42% Score of 400 - 500 2% Score of 300 - 400 0% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Writing 596 average

560-640 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 7% Score of 600 - 700 46% Score of 500 - 600 45% Score of 400 - 500 2% Score of 300 - 400 0% Score of 200 - 300 0%

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.92 3.75 and Above 67% 3.50 - 3.74 24% 3.25 - 3.49 5% 3.00 - 3.24 3% 2.50 - 2.99 1% 2.00 - 2.49

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 27 average

26-29 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 21% Score of 24 - 29 74% Score of 18 - 23 5% Score of 12 - 17 0% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Top quarter: 7.6E+001% Top half: 9.7E+001% Bottom half: 3.0E+000% National Merit Scholar 0%

Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance In-state: $22,071 Out-of-state: $37,237 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,507

Out-of-state: $21,673

Room and Board $10,264

Books and Supplies $1,000

Other Expenses $4,300

Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 001489 Free

PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 4,989 (83.2%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 3,019 (60.5%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 2,926 (96.9%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 240 (8.2%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 34%

Average Award $8,605

Need-Based Gift Received by 2,130 (72.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,641

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 1,663 (56.8%) of aidrecipients, average amount $3,364

Merit-Based Gift Received by 2,269 (77.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 494 (8.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,461

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 22,688 (78.4%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Need 15,194 (52.5%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 14,833 (97.6%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 853 (5.8%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 33%

Average Award $8,370

Need-Based Gift Received by 10,109 (68.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,940

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 8,974 (60.5%) of aidrecipients, average amount $4,166

Merit-Based Gift Received by 9,827 (66.3%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 1,776 (6.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,282

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Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 54%

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $24,347

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid 1.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0%

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Other Loans College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART Grants

Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Statescholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Theater/Drama, Music, Dance Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics

Award Areas Local/State Students Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

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Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin Online Catalog

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting Acting

Art History, Criticism and Conservation Athletic Training/Trainer

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Biochemistry

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other

Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General

Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry, General

Chemistry, Other

Communication and Media Studies, Other Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Creative Writing

Criminology Dance, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General

English Language and Literature, General Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other

Film/Cinema/Video Studies Finance, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General Geography

Geology/Earth Science, General Graphic Design

History, General

Hospitality Administration/Management, General Human Development and Family Studies, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Interior Design

International Relations and Affairs

Jazz/Jazz Studies

Kinesiology and Exercise Science Mathematics, General

Meteorology

Music Theory and Composition Music Therapy/Therapist Music, General Philosophy Physics, General

Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General

Social Sciences, General Social Work

Sociology Statistics, General

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Most Popular Disciplines Business/marketing, Social sciences, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,

Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees Only offers online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 1,326

Part-Time Faculty 363

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 92%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 12% of classes

10-19 students: 22% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 6% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 41% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 15,057,930

Computing

Computer Ownership Not reported

Computers Available on Campus 3821

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Not reported

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Music Education, Master of Science in Planning, Professional Science Master's, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Criminology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Laws, Master of Science Teaching, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Management, Master of Engineering, Juris Master

Master's Programs of Study

Accounting Analytical Chemistry Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Mathematics Applied Statistics Archaeology Art Education Art History Art/Fine Arts Arts Administration Asian Studies Atmospheric Sciences Biochemistry Bioinformatics

Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering

Biostatistics

Business Administration and Management--General Cell Biology

Chemical Engineering Chemistry

Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Classics

Communication Disorders Communication--General Community College Education Computational Sciences Computer Science

Computer and Information Systems Security Corporate and Organizational Communication Criminal Justice and Criminology

Cultural Studies

Curriculum and Instruction Dance

Demography and Population Studies Early Childhood Education

East European and Russian Studies Ecology

Economics Education--General

Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Educational Media/Instructional Technology Educational Policy

Educational Psychology Electrical Engineering Elementary Education

Energy and Power Engineering

Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education Environmental Engineering Environmental Law Environmental Sciences Evolutionary Biology Exercise and Sports Science Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Family and Consumer Sciences-General Film, Television, and Video Production Finance and Banking

Food Science and Technology Foreign Languages Education

Foundations and Philosophy of Education French

Geographic Information Systems Geography

Geology Geosciences German Health Education

Health Services Management and Hospital Administration

Higher Education History

Human Resources Management Industrial Design Industrial/Management Engineering Information Studies Inorganic Chemistry Insurance Interior Design International Affairs International Business

International and Comparative Education Italian

Law

Library Science

Management Information Systems Management Strategy and Policy Manufacturing Engineering Marine Sciences

Marketing

Marriage and Family Therapy Materials Engineering Materials Sciences

Mathematical and Computational Finance

Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Media Studies Meteorology Molecular Biology Museum Studies Music Music Education Nursing Education

Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Nutrition Oceanography Organic Chemistry Organizational Behavior Philosophy Physical Chemistry Physical Education Physics Plant Biology Political Science Psychology--General Public Administration Public Health--General Public History Public Policy Reading Education

Recreation and Park Management Religion

Rhetoric Science Education Secondary Education Slavic Languages Social Sciences Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Sport Psychology Sports Management Statistics Structural Biology Taxation Theater

Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music Urban and Regional Planning Writing

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor

Doctoral Programs of Study

Accounting Analytical Chemistry Applied Mathematics Applied Statistics Archaeology Art Education Art History Arts Administration Atmospheric Sciences Biochemistry Bioinformatics

Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering

Biostatistics

Business Administration and Management--General Cell Biology

Chemical Engineering Chemistry

Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Classics Clinical Psychology Cognitive Sciences Communication Disorders Communication--General Computational Biology Computational Sciences Computer Science

Computer and Information Systems Security Corporate and Organizational Communication Counseling Psychology

Criminal Justice and Criminology Cultural Studies

Curriculum and Instruction Developmental Psychology Early Childhood Education Ecology

Economics Education--General

Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Educational Media/Instructional Technology Educational Policy

Educational Psychology Electrical Engineering Elementary Education

Energy and Power Engineering

Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education Environmental Engineering Environmental Law Environmental Sciences Evolutionary Biology Exercise and Sports Science Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Family and Consumer Sciences-General Finance and Banking

Food Science and Technology Foreign Languages Education

Foundations and Philosophy of Education French

Geographic Information Systems Geography

Geology Geophysics Geosciences Health Education

Health Services Management and Hospital Administration

Higher Education History

Human Resources Management Industrial/Management Engineering Information Studies

Inorganic Chemistry Insurance

International and Comparative Education Law

Library Science

Management Information Systems Management Strategy and Policy Manufacturing Engineering Marine Sciences

Marketing

Marriage and Family Therapy Materials Engineering Materials Sciences

Mathematical and Computational Finance Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Media Studies Meteorology Molecular Biology Molecular Biophysics Museum Studies Music Music Education Neuroscience Nursing Education

Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Nutrition Oceanography Organic Chemistry Organizational Behavior Philosophy Physical Chemistry Physical Education Physics Plant Biology Political Science Psychology--General Public Administration Public History Public Policy Reading Education

Recreation and Park Management Religion

Rhetoric School Psychology Science Education Social Psychology Social Sciences Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Sport Psychology Sports Management Statistics Structural Biology Taxation Theater

Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music Urban and Regional Planning Writing

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Tallahassee Population 186,411 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Small city

Campus Size 451 acres

Weather

Temperature 38.1 average low in January, 90.8 average high in September

Rain 115 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map Map

Nearest Airport 170 mile(s) from campus in Jacksonville

Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Tallahassee

Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Tallahassee

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments,

disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing

Students in College Housing 6.5E+001% of freshmen, 20% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 80%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Seminoles

School Colors Garnet and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x Softball x x

Swimming And Diving x x x x

Tennis x x x x

Track And Field x x x x

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports bowling, rugby, table tennis, wrestling

Men's Club Sports bowling, rugby, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, wrestling

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook

Sororities 16.3% of women participate Fraternities 17.5% of men participate

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STUDENT BODY

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.5% Asian

8.2% Black/African-American 18.1% Hispanic/Latino

2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.4% White

1.3% Unknown

International Students 1.7% from 109 countries

Average Age 21

All Graduate Students 8,278

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 92.2%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 56.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years 74%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years 77.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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