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Florida State University student guide: campus events and game days, $11,297 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Tallahassee.

Fast facts about Florida State University

Founded
1851
Teams
Florida State Seminoles
Division
NCAA Division I

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

Landmarks at Florida State University

Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.

Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser StadiumStadium

Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium

Baseball stadium at Florida State University

JoAnne Graf Field at the Seminole Softball ComplexStadium

JoAnne Graf Field at the Seminole Softball Complex

Sports venue in Tallahassee, Florida

Seminole Lacrosse ComplexArena

Seminole Lacrosse Complex

Sports venue at Florida State University

Florida State University Rec SportsPlexArena

Florida State University Rec SportsPlex

Sports venue in Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Library

Robert Manning Strozier Library

Library in Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Museum

Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts

Museum in Tallahassee, Florida

What's on at Florida State University

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

Florida State University at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates32,212
Admitted24%
Average net price$11,297per year, after aid
Total cost$25,720per year, before aid
Graduation rate86%
Return for year two96%
Median earnings$61,67510 years after starting
Median debt$18,000at graduation
Students per teacher17 to 1
Average SAT1361

Most popular majors

  1. Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 879 reported graduates$26,859median pay a year after
  2. Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree · 703 reported graduates$51,300median pay a year after
  3. MarketingBachelor's Degree · 649 reported graduates$46,163median pay a year after
  4. Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 554 reported graduates$31,412median pay a year after
  5. Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree · 421 reported graduates$31,872median pay a year after

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

Coffee and study spots

Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.

Open late

Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.

SSavour, restaurant & local dining in Tallahassee0.8 mi from campus

Savour

Restaurant & local dining
SSSiam Sushi, restaurant & local dining in Midtown & north, Tallahassee1.5 mi from campus

Siam Sushi

Restaurant & local dining

Places to eat

Independent restaurants near campus.

T2Table 23, restaurant & local dining in Midtown & north, Tallahassee1.4 mi from campus

Table 23

Restaurant & local dining

Shops

Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.

SAStone Age, independent retail in Midtown & north, Tallahassee1.0 mi from campus

Stone Age

Independent retail

Arts and culture

Galleries, venues and museums.

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What students say about Florida State University

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Questions students ask about Florida State University

How much does Florida State University cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,297 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $25,720 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at Florida State University?

86% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 96% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Florida State University?

24% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1361. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at Florida State University?

Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Finance and Financial Management Services (bachelor's degree), Marketing (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do Florida State University students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $61,675. Source: College Scorecard.

When was Florida State University founded?

Florida State University was founded in 1851. Source: Wikidata.

What is there to see at Florida State University?

Landmarks at Florida State University include Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium (stadium), JoAnne Graf Field at the Seminole Softball Complex (stadium), Doak Campbell Stadium (stadium), Seminole Lacrosse Complex (arena), Florida State University Rec SportsPlex (arena).

Where is Florida State University?

222 S. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, FL, in Tallahassee.

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