How to Apply to Florida State University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply FSU. FSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://admissions.fsu.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.fsu.edu/undergradapp/
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.fsu.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://financialaid.fsu.edu/cost
Veterans Tuitionhttps://veterans.fsu.edu/
Disability Servicehttps://dsst.fsu.edu/oas

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at FSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Florida State University is 1,290 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Florida State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,291). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
FSU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Florida State University1,29029
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,29128
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida1,22276

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Florida State University, 4,107 students submitted SAT scores (68% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,290 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing620650690
Mathematics590640680
Total1,2101,290 1,370
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Florida State University, 1,926 students submitted ACT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite262931
English262933
Mathematics242628

FSU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Florida State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Florida State University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted