UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 33,544 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicFloridaACC
Accept
25.0%
Yield
36.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1300–1460
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
650–720
SAT Math (mid 50%)
650–740
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
29–32
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA: 4.2
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$20,063
Total COA
$41,417
Avg need-based aid
$13,622
Avg merit award
$9,279
Net price after avg need aid
$27,795
FSU meets 0.71% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Presidential Scholars Program
$10,500 – $10,500 / yr (renewable)
Vires Scholarship
$2,000 – $2,000 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
FSU's AP Policy
Florida State University awards credit for AP scores of 3 or higher. Students can receive up to 45 semester hours of credit. Higher scores may result in additional credit or higher-level course placement.
Min score
3
Credit cap
45 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Not Considered
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts.
Distilled Themes
knowledge disseminationliberal arts traditionsciences and humanities
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Emphasis on academic achievement, particularly a rigorous high school curriculum and strong GPA.
- 02Holistic review with a focus on extracurriculars, talent, and personal character.
- 03State residency is an important consideration.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Students with a strong academic record, particularly in challenging courses.
- 02Applicants who can demonstrate their talents and abilities through their application.
- 03Florida residents are given preference.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- Lack of academic rigor in high school coursework
- Minimal involvement in extracurricular activities
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Honors Program; Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP); Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE)
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Action
Non-binding
Early Action for Florida Residents
Oct 15, 2025
→ Dec 11, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Dec 1, 2025
→ Feb 12, 2026
Rolling Admission
Non-binding
Decisions released on a rolling basis in April
Mar 1, 2026
Early Decision I
Not offered
—
Early Decision II
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (N/A)
Not trackedWeight: Unknown
Florida State University does not officially track demonstrated interest; their holistic review focuses on academic strength, extracurricular skill, and personal character.
Save the energy
Focus on building a strong academic record, impactful extracurriculars, and a compelling essay rather than on demonstrating interest.
Provenance