Florida State admits 24% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026.
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Can I get into Florida State?
24% of applicants get in
Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1300–1410 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
85,469 applied, 20,364 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Florida State cost?
$8,605 a year in-state
Out of state: about $23,065 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,144.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$4,332
$30,000–$48,000
$4,290
$48,000–$75,000
$6,953
$75,000–$110,000
$11,367
over $110,000
$17,085
Sticker, in-state
$25,144
In-state, with aid
$8,605
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $20,116 a year, against $5,656 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $14,460 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Is Florida State University test-optional for fall 2027?
No. Florida State requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.fsu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Florida State University's acceptance rate?
24% for fall 2025: 20,364 of 85,469 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Florida State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1300 to 1410 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Florida State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $6,953 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,144.
How much does Florida State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Florida State is $20,116 a year, against $5,656 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $8,605 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $14,460 tuition gap gives about $23,065 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Florida State University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Oct 15, 2026. Early action closed Oct 15, 2026. Regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026. Rolling admission is due Mar 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.fsu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
