Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,814
Acceptance Rate
25%
Graduation Rate
84%
Annual Tuition
$5,656
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $61,675 ten years after entry — 14% above the national median. Acceptance rate 25.4%, average SAT score 1361, in-state tuition $5,656.
At a Glance
Total Students
31,812
Retention Rate
96%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
22%
Median Debt
$18,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,361
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
640–710
SAT Math (middle 50%)
630–700
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
29–32
Institution Overview
Florida State University is a large public institution with an undergraduate student population of over 31,000. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting just over a quarter of applicants. The university retains the vast majority of its students year to year, and over 83% graduate.
The annual in-state tuition is approximately $5,600. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of over $40,000. Five years after graduation, the median salary is nearly $50,000, and ten years after graduation, it exceeds $61,000. The median debt for graduates is $18,000, and over 20% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$41k
1 YEAR
$50k
5 YEARS
$62k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Florida State University alumni earn a median salary of $40,895. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $49,814, and after ten years, the median salary is $61,675. The median debt for graduates is $18,000.
Florida State University has a high retention rate of 95.6%, and 83.9% of students graduate. The university has a 25.4% acceptance rate, and 21.9% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $5,656.
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