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Campus & Student Life at Florida State University

Home to about 32,543 undergraduates in 2020, Florida State is a very large, public university located in Tallahassee, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Florida State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Florida State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Florida State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Florida State Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Florida State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Florida State Disability Services.

Florida State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Florida State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Florida State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Florida State for Veterans Guide.

Florida State offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Florida State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Florida State University

Florida State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Florida State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Florida State University

Florida State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 32,543 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 29,072 (89.3%). Part-time attendance was 3,471 (10.7%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
29,0723,47132,543

Florida State University is Ranked #439 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Florida State receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Florida State #439 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Florida State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Florida State by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Florida State Diversity Guide.

Florida State University Competes in the NCAA

Florida State has a total of 696 student athletes, 336 men and 360 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$81,444,039
Total Expenses (all teams)$81,444,039
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Florida State University Athletics

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