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#20 Best colleges for nursing in AmericaFlorida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $11,297 a year
Median debt at graduation: $18,000 (all students)
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#9 of 1,046
- Best colleges for social work in America#6 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#15 of 950
- Best colleges for marketing in America#15 of 834
- Best colleges for accounting in America#21 of 1,132
- Best colleges for nursing in America#20 of 1,068
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- Best colleges for finance in America#18 of 744
- Best colleges for business in America#44 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#44 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#42 of 1,238
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#27 of 690
- Best colleges in America#81 of 1,829
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#32 of 681
- Best colleges for psychology in America#67 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#69 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#69 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#72 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#69 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#72 of 1,215
- Best value colleges in America#41 of 674
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- Best colleges for music in America#68 of 1,063
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- Best large colleges in America#17 of 256
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#124 of 1,829
- Best colleges for engineering in America#54 of 749
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- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#42 of 367
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- Best colleges under $20,000 a year in America#24 of 197
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#107 of 684
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#128 of 598
In Florida
- Best colleges in Florida#3 of 61
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Florida#3 of 61
- Best colleges for business in Florida#3 of 51
- Best colleges for psychology in Florida#3 of 44
- Best colleges for social work in Florida#1 of 14
- Best colleges for education in Florida#3 of 40
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Florida#3 of 39
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- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Florida#3 of 35
- Best colleges for nursing in Florida#3 of 35
- Best colleges for accounting in Florida#3 of 32
- Best colleges for marketing in Florida#3 of 32
- Best colleges for history in Florida#3 of 30
- Best colleges for art and design in Florida#3 of 29
- Best colleges for English in Florida#3 of 29
- Best colleges for finance in Florida#3 of 29
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Florida#3 of 29
- Best colleges for mathematics in Florida#3 of 29
- Best colleges for music in Florida#3 of 29
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Florida#3 of 29
- Best colleges for engineering in Florida#3 of 27
- Best colleges for chemistry in Florida#3 of 25
- Best colleges for economics in Florida#3 of 22
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Florida#3 of 21
- Most selective colleges in Florida#3 of 20
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Florida#3 of 14
- Best colleges under $20,000 a year in Florida#2 of 9
- Best large colleges in Florida#3 of 13
- Best value colleges in Florida#5 of 21
- Best value colleges in the South in Florida#5 of 21
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Florida#4 of 15
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Florida#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.96%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,361 · ACT 30.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,724
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $25,720 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 32,217 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 28% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 16% |
| Total students | 43,234 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $11,297 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $25,720 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $18,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 86% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 78% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 76% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 63% |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $61,675 |
| Admission rate | 24% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $30 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 23% |
| Average SAT | 1361 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640–710 |
| SAT math | 630–700 |
| ACT composite | 29–32 |
| Test policy | Required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 5% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer engineering | |
| Management information systems | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Management science | |
| Security science | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Insurance | |
| Accounting | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Finance | |
| Marketing | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Real Estate | |
| Nursing | |
| Statistics | |
| Business administration | |
| Business (general) | |
| Design | |
| Economics | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Mathematics | |
| Political science | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Area studies | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Geology and earth science | |
| Public relations | |
| Apparel and Textiles | |
| International relations | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Family and human development | |
| Physiology and pathology | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Social sciences | |
| Allied health | |
| Special education | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Secondary education | |
| History | |
| Psychology | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| English | |
| Geography | |
| Teacher education | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Biology | |
| Romance languages | |
| Social work | |
| Sociology | |
| Classics | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | |
| Philosophy | |
| Film and video | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | |
| Music | |
| Theatre | |
| Anthropology | |
| Fine arts | |
| Dance |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Computational Science, Curriculum and instruction, Ethnic and gender studies, German, Health sciences, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Physics, Public health, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Social sciences | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Health professions |
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 9% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,474 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 17 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 84%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $24,623Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 21% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)About 5 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 201,8752020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | JacksonvilleAbout 157 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 52°F1991–2020 normal, from TALLAHASSEE, FL US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 83°F1991–2020 normal, from TALLAHASSEE, FL US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.28 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Florida State University’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 5% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Florida State University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $11,297 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Florida State University?
- Florida State University admitted 24% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Florida State University’s graduates do?
- 86% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $61,675; the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 134097
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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