Tallahassee State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Tallahassee State’s 74.3% acceptance rate means admission is a realistic goal for many prepared students, so your strategy should be to keep your GPA and required coursework solid. Since the school is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your profile or support placement.
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Tallahassee State College facts and stats
Tallahassee State College enrolls 12,455 undergraduate students. Tallahassee State is located in an urban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 25:1.
Tallahassee, FL
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Key Tallahassee State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 1
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Tallahassee State, take your first test by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year for a retake. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall retakes will be too late for Tallahassee State but can still help with other colleges on your list.
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What you'll actually pay
Tallahassee State’s in-state tuition is $2,420, while out-of-state tuition is $9,294. About 42% of students receive financial aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is June 1.
For students paying out-of-state rates, tuition at Tallahassee State is $9,294, while in-state tuition is $2,420. Room and board adds about $11,100 to the annual cost. About 42% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $4,008, so actual costs can vary based on need and eligibility.
Student life at Tallahassee State College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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