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Florida State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Florida State University admits about 24.2% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1270–1410 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 27–31 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 24.2%
SAT range 1270-1410
Net price $8,605
Graduation rate 85.8%

Florida State University At a Glance

LocationTallahassee, Florida
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment32,212
Acceptance Rate24.2%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)640-710
SAT Range (Math)630-700
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1270-1410
Average SAT (Combined)1361
ACT Range29-32
Average Net Price$8,605/yr
Tuition (In-State)$5,656/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$20,116/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate85.8%
Full-Time Retention Rate96.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$68,225
Median Debt at Completion$13,000

How Florida State University Compares

Florida State University is more selective than about 93% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 32,212 students, it is larger than about 86% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of Florida Gainesville, FL — 24% acceptance University of Miami Coral Gables, FL — 19% acceptance University of Central Florida Orlando, FL — 40% acceptance The University of Tampa Tampa, FL — 40% acceptance University of South Florida Tampa, FL — 43% acceptance University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL — 53% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida State University's acceptance rate?

Florida State University's acceptance rate is about 24.2%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Florida State University?

Admitted students at Florida State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1270 and 1410 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Florida State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Florida State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Florida State University?

The average net price reported for Florida State University is $8,605 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Florida State University's official site.