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Fueled by a steadfast commitment to student success and academic excellence, Florida State University continued its reign as a Top 20 national public university, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2022-2023” guidebook released Monday. Florida State reaffirmed its No. 19 spot in the rankings, appearing in the Top 20 for the fourth consecutive year. The university also held steady at No. 55 among all national universities, both public and private, and ranked as the No. 8 Best Value College among public institutions. “These rankings reflect total excellence across the university,” said President Richard McCullough. “We’re competing at the highest levels with the best universities in the world, and our goal is to continue to rise to the Top 15 and beyond.” Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Clark credited the perseverance and resilience of the campus community for continuing to strive for excellence despite the challenges of the past few years. “Florida State University’s recognition as a Top 20 public university is a result of the unwavering commitment by our faculty, staff and students who have worked tirelessly to firmly establish us as one of the nation’s top institutions,” Clark said. “There are hundreds of people on our campus who work every day on particular types of issues and challenges in order to reach this kind of achievement.” Florida State’s stellar graduation and freshman retention rates continue to power the univer...

Being a student at FSU means learning essential skills to equip you for the future you imagine. You'll be challenged to think critically and creatively. FSU offers hundreds of courses in a wide variety of fields. Students can build the experience they want while working with faculty across campus. You'll leave FSU prepared to take your place as a professional and an engaged community member. More importantly, you’ll leave FSU knowing who you are and what life you want to live. Florida State University provides high-achieving students an engaging community with the flexibility and funding opportunities to explore their full range of interests. Whether it is understanding how people make decisions, exploring new filmmaking techniques, pushing the boundaries of alternative energy, or producing new and inspiring creative works of art. These are just a small sampling of the different types of research and creative activities taking place at FSU.

Florida State University offers over 121 master's degree programs. Florida State University offers over 78 doctoral degree programs. Florida State University offers over 24 specialist degree programs. Dual degree programs are those in which two degrees are earned simultaneously when a student is accepted by both departments/programs and is approved by the appropriate deans. Florida State University offers several online academic degree programs as alternative access for students who otherwise would not be able to further their education and advance their careers. FSU offers professional degrees in Law and Medicine. FSU also offers the Professional Science Master's in Computational Science, Professional Science Master's in Aquatic Environmental Science, and the Professional Master's in Applied American Politics and Policy. Programs that Lead to Professional Licensure Wondering if an FSU program meets licensing requirements in the state where you intend to practice? Whether your academic path leads to a career in social work, speech pathology, law, teaching, or another field, you may need a license to practice. Before starting an academic program at FSU, make sure it meets licensing criteria in your state.

State budget provides critical support as FSU looks to advance strategic goals Florida State University will receive about $109 million in new recurring operational support along with new funding for several capital projects from the Florida Legislature in the upcoming fiscal year, allowing FSU to further its mission as one of the top public universities in the nation. Read More ...

About FSU One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU's welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. FAST FACTS • Founded in 1851; oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida • Carnegie Commission classification: "Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity" • 44,597 students from every Florida county and 130 countries • Accepted freshman profile for fall 2022: • 4.1-4.5 average GPA; 26-31 average ACT composite score; 1220-1360 SAT score • 94% retention rate for freshmen; 74% graduation rate within four years • 17:1 student/faculty ratio • 394 buildings on 1,715.5 acres; main campus in Tallahassee is 485.7 acres • 2,615 traditional faculty; has included 6 Nobel Laureates • 14,705 total employees • Operating budget of $1.95 billion • FSU's research expenditures totaled more than $355 million for FY 2022. • 282 degree programs: bachelor's, master's, doctoral, specialist, professional The State University System of Florida and its twelve public postsecondary institutions adopt this Statement on Free Expres...