$15,815/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL·Public · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is very selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $15,815 a year against a $25,400 list price, a 38% gap. 86% of students graduate, well above the national average.
Florida State University is a urban public four-year institution located in Tallahassee, FL. It enrolls a large student body of approximately 43,889 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
24%
SAT range
1270 - 1410
Academic fit
Admission probability
Students like you
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Essay prompts
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Academics
Student:faculty
17:1
Avg class size (est.)
~43 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$25,400
Avg net price after aid
$15,815
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
82%
Avg grant aid
$9,655
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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