Florida State University (134097)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,640

2023 Average Net Price

$14,903

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

25.4%

74,038 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

43,234

82.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

83%

5,322 Graduates

About

Florida State University (134097) is a higher education institution located in Leon County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Florida State University (134097) were General Psychology (879 degrees awarded), General Finance (703 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (649 degrees).

In 2023, 14,528 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida State University (134097). 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8,408 degrees), 2.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3,013 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida State University (134097) is $4,640, which is $−26,363 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida State University (134097) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6,365 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida State University (134097) is $4,640, which is $26,364 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,903.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Florida State University (134097) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,640

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Florida State University (134097) was $4,640. The cost of tuition at Florida State University (134097) is $−26,364 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florida State University (134097) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,903

2023 Value

6.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Florida State University (134097) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,903. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida State University (134097) grew by 6.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida State University (134097) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,592

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida State University (134097) was of $11,592 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.05% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Florida State University (134097) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Florida State University (134097) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida State University (134097) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida State University (134097) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6365 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Florida State University (134097) received 74,038 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.19% annual growth. Out of those 74,038 applicants, 18,793 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 25.4% acceptance rate.

There were 43,234 students enrolled at Florida State University (134097) in 2023. 66% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida State University (134097) has an overall enrollment yield of 31.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

25.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

18,793

Accepted Out of 74,038

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida State University (134097) was 25.4% (18,793 admissions from 74,038 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 25%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.19%, while admissions declined by 3.88%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Florida State University (134097) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

66%

Submission Percentage (2023)

3,890

Scores Submitted (2023)

66% of enrolled first-time students at Florida State University (134097) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida State University (134097) had a total enrollment of 43,234 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida State University (134097) is 35,545 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,689. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Florida State University (134097) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida State University (134097), both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.9% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.57% Black or African American, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.7% Asian, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0648% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Florida State University (134097) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.7%), followed by White Male (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida State University (134097) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43,234 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida State University (134097) is 35,545 and the part-time enrollment is 7,689. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Florida State University (134097) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida State University (134097) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida State University (134097) was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Florida State University (134097) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida State University (134097) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
24,179 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8,937 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,706 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida State University (134097) is 55.9% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.57% Black or African American, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.7% Asian, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0648% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 566 students (1.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3,066 more women than men received degrees from Florida State University (134097). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida State University (134097) is white (8,408 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3,013 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Florida State University (134097) is General Psychology (879 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (703 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (649 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida State University (134097), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (1,496 degrees awarded), Legal (449 degrees), and English (330 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida State University (134097) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (424,803 people), Other managers (327,608 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (234,486 people), Police officers (173,102 people), and Postsecondary teachers (165,711 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida State University (134097) in 2023 are Social Sciences (1,496 degrees awarded), Legal (449 degrees), English (330 degrees), Human Sciences (334 degrees), and Protective Services (772 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida State University (134097) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Florida State University (134097) are Social Sciences (1,496 degrees awarded), Legal (449 degrees), English (330 degrees), Human Sciences (334 degrees), and Protective Services (772 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida State University (134097) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida State University (134097).

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
879 degrees awarded
General Finance
703 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
649 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Florida State University (134097) was General Psychology with 879 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Florida State University (134097) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,731

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

8,797

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5,731 degrees were awarded to men at Florida State University (134097), which is 0.651 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,797).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida State University (134097) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 508 degrees were awarded to men at Florida State University (134097) in General Finance, which is 2.59 times more than the 196 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 790 degrees were awarded to men at Florida State University (134097) in General Psychology, which is 5.27 times more than the 150 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 70% of students graduating from Florida State University (134097) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida State University (134097) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (88.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.26% of graduates (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,408 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,013 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,318 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida State University (134097) is white (8,408 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3,013 degrees).

0.86% of degree recipients (125 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
5,028 degrees awarded
White Male
3,380 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,835 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida State University (134097) is white female (5,028 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,380 degrees).

Operations

Florida State University (134097) has an endowment valued at nearly $947M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 49.9M (5.27%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Florida State University (134097) had a total salary expenditure of 1.64B. Florida State University (134097) employs 508 Professors, 415 No academic ranks and 373 Associate professors. Most academics at Florida State University (134097) are Male Professor (358), Female No academic rank (226), and Male Associate professor (207).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida State University (134097) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 1,105 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 835 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 764 employees.

Endowment

$947M

2023 Endowment

5.44%

growth from 2022

Florida State University (134097) has an endowment valued at about $947M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida State University (134097) grew 5.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $513M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Florida State University (134097) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$215M - Federal
$25.6M - State
$474k - Local

As of 2023, Florida State University (134097) received $215M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $25.6M from state grants and contracts, and $474k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$688M

2023 Salaries

5.42%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Florida State University (134097) paid a median of $688M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.64B) and a 5.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.85% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$198M

Instructional Salaries

1,624

Number of Employees

In 2023, Florida State University (134097) paid a total of $198M to 1,624 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

508 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,105 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida State University (134097) were Professor with 508 employees, No academic rank with 415 employees, and Associate professor with 373 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida State University (134097) were Business and Financial Operations with 1,105 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 835 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 764 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female No academic rank
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida State University (134097) was Male Professor with 358 employees, Female No academic rank with 226 employees, and Male Associate professor with 207 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida State University (134097).

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