Florida State University

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Established in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuously running postsecondary school in the state. The institution offers affordable campus-based academics at the Tallahassee campus and online through flexible classes powered by Canvas. Bachelor's candidates can enroll in programs for criminology, social science, and public safety and security. They can also pursue a computer science degree accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. This 120-credit program emphasizes the interconnectedness of software design and programming languages. FSU offers remote graduate degrees in fields like public administration, law enforcement intelligence, and risk management and insurance. Students can also obtain master's credentials for business administration in seven semesters. Additionally, the university provides a variety of doctoral and specialist degrees that center on educational technology and leadership. Degree applicants undergo a holistic evaluation process that considers their GPA, academic rigor, standardized test performance, and extracurricular accomplishments. Graduate candidates need a minimum 3.0 GPA. FSU bases its affordable tuition prices on residency status.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

62% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Considered (not required)	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

49:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✕	✕
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
5	Education	✔	✕	✕
6	Engineering	✔	✕	✕
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
8	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
9	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
10	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
11	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
12	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
13	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
14	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
15	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
16	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕