Florida State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Average High School GPA: 4.20 (weighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1200–1340
ACT Range (middle 50%): 25–31
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 31,933
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $5,656 (2024–25)
Out-of-State Tuition: $18,697 (2024–25)
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Tallahassee, Florida
Setting: Capital City / Suburban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 67 °F (19 °C), low 46 °F (8 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 92 °F (33 °C), low 71 °F (22 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 64 in (1 626 mm)
Nearest Airport: Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) – approximately 7 miles (11 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @fsu
Twitter: @FSU
Facebook: @FloridaState
LinkedIn: @FloridaStateUniversity
YouTube: @FloridaStateUniversity
TikTok: @fsu
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coastal Conference
Nickname: Seminoles
Mascot: Osceola & Renegade
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Morcom Aquatics Center
Head Coach: Neal Studd
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #18
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #36
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in ACC
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Forbes Top Colleges
#65
#21
In Public Colleges
#50
In Research Universities
#14
In The South
#292
Best Employers for Diversity 2023
America's Best Employers By State 2021
#65
#133
#118
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A-
Athletics: A+
Professors: A+
Dorms: B+
Student Life: A+
Value: A-
Campus: A
Party Scene: A+
Location: B-
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #13 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #10 of 1,332
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