About FSU
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking.
FSU's welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital.
FAST FACTS
- Founded in 1851; oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida
- Carnegie Commission classification: "Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity"
- 44,308 students from every Florida county and 130 countries
- Accepted freshman profile for fall 2024:
- 4.3 average GPA; 31 average ACT composite score; 1390 average SAT score
- 96% retention rate for freshmen; 76% graduation rate within four years
- 17:1 student/faculty ratio
- 403 buildings on 1,715.5 acres; main campus in Tallahassee is 485.7 acres
- 2,760 traditional faculty; has included 6 Nobel Laureates
- 16,069 total employees
- • Operating budget of $3 billion for 2024-2025 FY.
- FSU's research expenditures totaled an all-time high of $460.7 million for FY 2024.
- 272 degree programs: bachelor's, master's, doctoral, specialist, professional