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Florida State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1290 to 1400

ACT Range29 to 32

Average GPA3.71

Acceptance Rate24.2%

FSU’s low in-state price comes with a selective admissions bar, so your test score needs to do real work. With scores required and 64% submitting SAT, aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1350 to 1400, or a 31 to 32 ACT, alongside a GPA near 3.7.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Florida State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Florida State University enrolls 32,711 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. FSU has a 96% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and an 86% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16.9:1. FSU is test-required for admissions.

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Undergrad Enrollment32,711

Freshman Retention96%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio16.9:1

Graduation Rate86%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Florida State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 1

Early Action

October 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

October 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

FSU requires test scores, so take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve summer and early fall for retakes. For FSU’s October 15 Early Action deadline, an August SAT or September ACT is typically the last retake likely to arrive in time and give you one more superscoring opportunity.

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What you'll actually pay

At FSU, in-state tuition is $4,640 and out-of-state tuition is $19,806, making it an affordable option in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Around 56% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is October 1.

In-State Tuition$4,640

Out-of-State Tuition$19,806

Room and Board$13,474

Average Merit Award$4,447

Application Fee$30

Students on Aid56%

Average Aid Package$13,622

Average Debt at Grad$18,643

At FSU, out-of-state tuition is $19,806, while in-state tuition is $4,640. Room and board adds $13,474, so total costs vary significantly by residency and housing plans. About 56% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $13,622, and the average merit award is $4,447. For context, average debt at graduation is $18,643.