Best Value Public University in the Nation
The Princeton Review, 2024
Retention Rate
FSU ranks in the Top 10 among national public universities
Four-Year Graduation Rate
FSU ranks in the Top 10 among national public universities
NSF Grants
FSU recieved $75 million, the highest funding in Florida, from the National Science Foundation
Undergraduate Students Conducting Research
Student -to- Faculty Ratio
In the U.S. for Graduating Students with Little or No Debt
Of Undergraduate Students Recieved Non-Loan Financial Aid for 2023-2024
Application Plans
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Application Deadlines
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Materials Deadlines
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Decision Release Dates
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Early Action
*Florida Students Only |
November 1, 2024 |
November 8, 2024 |
December 12, 2024
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Regular Decision
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December 1, 2024
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December 8, 2024
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February 13, 2025
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Rolling Decision
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March 1, 2025
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March 8, 2025
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Released on a rolling basis in early April
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The University reserves the right to close first-year admission earlier if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number and quality of applications. Generally, the University does not accept first-year applications for the spring term.
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The University Honors Program at Florida State University nurtures intellectually curious students and provides a lifelong commitment to learning within a vibrant community.
Ours is the only Florida Honors Program with a dedicated cohort of Honors Teaching Faculty, full-time instructors assigned specifically to the program who design the innovative courses they offer.
After submitting your FSU application, the University Honors Program application may take up to 48 hours to become available.
Students are encouraged to start their applications before December 1st, 2024.
Complete application to Florida State University (including all required materials) by December 1, 2024, and select "Yes" to the question "Are you interested in applying to the Honors Program?"
When applying through the FSU Application, this question is located on the Additional Academic History page.
When applying through the Common App, this question is located under Academics in the Questions section.
The University Honors Program Supplemental Application asks applicants to submit a supplemental short answer response. Responses should fully answer the given prompt.
The Honors Program Supplemental Application and Presidential Scholars Application use the same prompt. Only one response is needed per student.
Our current FSU students once stood in your shoes, and now they are making a mark on the world! Read more to learn about current FSU students and how the university has helped them carve out their own unique paths to success.
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduation: Spring 2025
From the beginning, it was clear how much this university cares about its students. I was drawn to programs that would enrich my undergraduate experience and allow me to find a community. I also love how beautiful the campus is, including its nature, study spaces, and architecture.
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Hometown: Fleming Island, FL
Major: International Affairs
Graduation: Spring 2023
I came from a super competitive high school environment, and I was looking for something that was more community based and like a family that's super supportive and encouraging. I felt like Florida State could give me that. I got to know about the honors program, and it became even more clear that I was going to be able to fulfill my dreams at Florida State.
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Hometown: Orlando, FL
Major: Bachelor of Arts
Graduation: Spring 2024
Honors in the Major has been one of my absolute favorite parts of being at this university. It has given me one-on-one experience with professors and it has helped me expand my craft as an art major. It has also given me guidance and pushed me to know what it's like to be a student artist.
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Hometown: Lakeland, FL
Major: Environment and Society; Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Graduation: Spring 2024
Presidential Scholars is honestly one of the biggest reasons why I came to FSU. This program has been extremely influential on my life and my development, personally, professionally, and academically. I not only received the scholarship, but I also had a community of people surrounding me that not only inspire me but challenge me, which has been a really incredible part of my time here.
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Tallahassee is not your typical college town - it is the state capital, a lively and active community brimming with local restaurants, parks, concerts, sporting events, and more. Experience the charm and traditions of a college town with the convenience of city living.
There are so many ways to experience FSU. We'd love for you to join us here in Tallahassee for a tour of campus. We offer both guided and self-guided tours with the opportunity to meet with our Admissions staff while you're here.