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About FSU

One of the nation's elite research universities, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ 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 and critical thinking.

FSU's welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ, in a community that fosters free inquiry along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital.

51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ is one of 12 public institutions in the State University System (SUS) of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ. The 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ Board of Governors coordinates the universities in the SUS and oversees the 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ’s Board of Trustees.

FAST FACTS

  • Founded in 1851; oldest continuous site of higher education in 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ
  • Carnegie Commission classification: "Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity"
  • 46,184 students from every 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ county and 130 countries
  • Enrolled freshman profile for fall 2025:
    • 4.2 to 4.5 average GPA; 30 to 33 average ACT composite score; 1350 to 1440 average SAT score
  • 97% retention rate for freshmen; 78% graduation rate within four years
  • 17:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 381 buildings on 1,810.3 acres; main campus in Tallahassee is 487.1 acres
  • 2,837 traditional faculty; has included 6 Nobel Laureates
  • 16,207 total employees
  • Operating budget of $3 billion for 2024-2025 FY.
  • FSU's research expenditures totaled an all-time high of $487 million for FY 2025.
  • 274 degree programs: bachelor's, master's, doctoral, specialist, professional
  • FSU campuses: Tallahassee, FL.; Panama City, FL.; and Panama City, Republic of Panama
  • FSU Study Centers: London, England; Valencia, Spain, Florence, Italy

The custodian of public records for purposes of this section is: Office of the General Counsel, 222 South Copeland Street, Suite 424, Tallahassee, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ 32306-1400.

The State University System of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ and its twelve public postsecondary institutions adopt this Statement on Free Expression to support and encourage full and open discourse and the robust exchange of ideas and perspectives on our respective campuses...

Program changes based on 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ law

51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ is in the process of reviewing and updating programs based on changes to 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ law. Current FSU websites may not accurately reflect the current status of all programs. We intend to have websites updated shortly.