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Florida State University or Florida State is a public research university, located in Tallahassee, Florida. It was established in 1851. FSU is ranked 15th nationally in the February 2008 edition of Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges. FSU's main campus covers an area of 489 acres.
The University consists of 16 separate colleges and more than 35 centers, facilities, labs and institutes. FSU offers more than 300 programs of study, including professional programs. It is home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
The school's athletic teams are called the Seminoles. They participate in the NCAA's Division I and the Atlantic Coastal Conference.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Florida State is known for its programs in music, real estate and construction management, family and social work, liberal arts, and construction trades.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 650.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Florida State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 40,555 students enrolled (28,441 full-time equivalent).
Florida State values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida State University
211 Westcott Bldg
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1037
General Phone: (850) 644-2525
http://www.fsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,684 | English, political science, international relations, library science, social services, economics, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,539 | finance, business, marketing, accounting, business management, international business, insurance, MIS, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 1,014 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, school counseling, music teaching, social science teaching, education of learning disabled, instructional media design, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 646 | social work, family studies, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Science | 495 | biology, atmospheric sciences, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry courses, geology, physics courses, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 479 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 468 | psychology, music therapy, educational psychology, marriage and family therapy, art therapy |
| Media | 386 | media studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 378 | exercise science, dietitian, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, vocational counseling |
| Engineering | 335 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Law | 305 | law |
| Construction Trades | 259 | apparel and textiles |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 209 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 194 | information technology, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Fine Arts | 180 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 172 | music performance, music, music theory and composition, musicology, voice, music history and theory |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 129 | drama, dance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 106 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Design | 100 | interior design, graphic design |
| Hospitality | 97 | hospitality management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 95 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 83 | mathematics, statistics, mathematics and computer science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 80 | religion, philosophy |
| Medicine | 77 | medicine, public health, neuroscience, health professions |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 47 | cinematography |
| Architecture and Planning | 44 | urban planning |
| Art Studies | 12 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 7,615 | 96 |
| Master's degree | 2,075 | 101 |
| Doctor's degree | 368 | 63 |
| First-professional degree | 362 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 131 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 62 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Florida State had a total enrollment of 40,555 students (28,441 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 90% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Florida State offers campus housing for 6,111 of its 28,441 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tallahassee, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25,485 | 11,901 | 47% | 5,031 | 42% |
| Men | 10,495 | 4,734 | 45% | 2,102 | 44% |
| Women | 14,990 | 7,167 | 48% | 2,929 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,987 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,432 |
| Room and board | $ 8,402 |
| Room charge | $ 4,936 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,466 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,062 |
Financial Aid:
Florida State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148900)
Florida State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 531 | 229 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 188 | 123 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 324 | 340 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $119,936 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 52 | $66,709 | 50 | $59,199 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 59 | $72,003 | 52 | $58,672 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 326 | $106,004 | 91 | $94,550 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 213 | $74,357 | 151 | $70,139 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 174 | $71,922 | 117 | $65,836 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $31,320 | 5 | $28,774 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $47,296 | 11 | $48,305 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 30 | $59,300 | 77 | $48,323 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 751 | $86,577 | 452 | $69,234 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 208 | 138 | 346 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Track | 29 | 34 | 63 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 89 | 135 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Cartography
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Demography and Population Studies
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
French Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biophysics
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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