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A Preeminent University As designated by the state of Florida 41,473 Total Enrolled 32,459 Undergraduates Tallahassee,FL The Capital City 87 % 7 % 6 % In-State Out-of-State International $ 100 Million donation from Jan Moran and the Jim Moran Foundation to establish the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship 1 of 7 Recognized by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, FSU is one of seven Diversity Champion colleges and universities in the nation Voted Most Beautiful College Campus House Beautiful 19,520 Students advised through career advising new majors in the innovative Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences degree Pre-Health Professions Community Patient Care Health Management, Policy, and Information 941 The number of workshops on employability skills and graduate preparation to 39,374 participants 7,029 Students participated in ServScript, completing 369,217 hours of service to the community 750 Recognized Student Organizations Alumni Giving Highest percentage of alumni giving back of any university in Florida.
43 Top Public Universities U.S. News & World Report 79 % Graduation Rate 1 Producer of Rhodes Scholars in Florida in the last 10 years. Retention Rate 93 % National High Magnetic Field Laboratory: The only national lab in Florida. Holds the most world records for the most powerful magnets on Earth. College of Business, undergraduate risk management and insurance program: 5; undergraduate real estate program: 6 among public universities U.S. News & World Report. 1 College of Medicine for instruction in community health, as cited by Association of American Medical Colleges 5 College of Music is ranked among ALL public universities $ 200 Million Amount of funding FSU research received last year from federal, state and other funding sources. 1 Fulbright students in Florida 8 Best College for veterans Military Times College The FSU of Law is ranked 1 in Florida Business Insider College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Criminology Program: 7 among both public and private universities U.S. News & World Report.
Application Process Freshman Notification Dates Application and All Supporting Decision Available Documents Received by Online on October 19, 2016 December 8, 2016 January 18, 2017 March 16, 2017 All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the published deadlines. For detailed information about our admission requirements, visit admissions.fsu.edu/freshman. 2016 ADMITTED STUDENT PROFILE 3.8-4.3 academic GPA 24-28 ACT composite 1740-1960 Old SAT 1260-1440 New SAT Florida State University is a member of the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success. FSU will continue to use its institutional online application for 2017 admission. We will accept the Coalition application starting August 2017. n Create your Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) at admissions.fsu.edu using your official high school transcript. To learn about the SSAR, visit admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/admissions/ssar.cfm. n Apply online at admissions.fsu.edu/undergradapp/. This year s essay topics are described below. Applicants should choose one topic. Describe an experience from your life that either demonstrates your character or helped shape it. Describe a time when you made a meaningful contribution to others in which the greater good was your focus. Discuss the challenges and rewards of making your contribution. Has there been a time when you ve had a longcherished or accepted belief challenged? How did you respond? How did the challenge affect your beliefs? n Submit official ACT (0734) and/or SAT (5219) results for every test taken. n Submit the Florida Residency Declaration Form at admissions.fsu.edu/residency/. n Submit FAFSA, available in October. n Contact the academic department directly if majoring in dance, film (animation or production), music, or theatre. n Log in to the Online Status Check regularly to monitor the status of your application at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck/.
honors OPPORTUNITIES Bring your curiosity, desire, and commitment. FSU will provide caring and engaged faculty; extraordinary facilities; and an exceptional learning environment. honors.fsu.edu THE HONORS PROGRAM Achieve your potential by focusing on your academic goals in a tight-knit community of exceptional scholars. HONORS IN THE MAJOR Deep-dive into your major over two or three semesters with a faculty committee guiding your research thesis or creative project. THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Pursue a fascinating topic while collaborating with award-winning professors dedicated to your specific passion. Explore UROP at cre.fsu.edu. THE HONORS, SCHOLARS, AND FELLOWS HOUSE Enjoy the warmth of this state-of-the-art structure that combines cozy study spaces and seminar rooms with the Office of Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, the Office of National Fellowships, and the Honors Program. 15 OF STUDENTS IN A TYPICAL honors seminar adventures GLOBAL Big dreams? Spread your wings and fly. Intercultural experiences create a foundation for becoming a successful citizen in a global society. global.fsu.edu INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Explore your world through one of the top ranked study-abroad programs in the U.S., all while taking classes that meet your major or minor requirements. Investigate further at international.fsu.edu. FSU GLOBAL SCHOLARS Hit the road to help others through this program that assists in securing summer internships at nonprofit organizations in developing countries. BEYOND BORDERS Interact with a different culture by participating in this unique exchange program that offers an alternative to traditional academic study-abroad programs. 1 in 5 12 WILL study abroad IN THEIR FSU CAREER th in the nation OF STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD EACH YEAR STAY active FSU prioritizes total wellness, and we strongly encourage activities that promote lifelong health. campusrec.fsu.edu LEACH STUDENT RECREATION CENTER Exercise your options with hundreds of machines, weights, and a 16-lane, indoor swimming facility and spa. INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM Keep playing in one or more of IM s 40 individual and team sports. OUTDOOR PURSUITS Snorkel, raft, hike, surf FSU s outdoor adventure program specializes in wilderness fun. Develop your skills on an exciting OP excursion! THE FSU RESERVATION Enjoy the great outdoors in your own backyard. Located on scenic Lake Bradford, the Rez is an ideal place to get some R&R. 108 acres OF INTRAMURAL SPORTS FIELDS 3,379 AVERAGE DAILY LEACH CENTER patrons
beyond GRADUATION More than two-thirds of FSU graduates seeking employment have at least one job offer by graduation! career.fsu.edu THE GARNET AND GOLD SCHOLAR SOCIETY Stand out through a program that rewards engaged, well-rounded undergraduates and increases their marketability to potential employers. THE CAREER CENTER Plan your next move with the Career Center s comprehensive resources that include advising, résumé review, mock interviews, and much more. SEMINOLELINK Get connected when you register with SeminoleLink, which puts you in touch with the largest network of career services and recruiting professionals in the world. PROFESSIONOLE Network with alumni and friends of the University who can answer student inquiries about career options. top 5 AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR FSU GRADUATES MARKETING EDUCATION GOVERNMENT NONPROFIT SOCIAL SERVICES 49states 32 countries MEMBERS OF THE 2015 GRADUATING CLASS LIVE AND WORK IN 59% OF 2015 FSU GRADUATES COMPLETED an internship
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE (FALL + SPRING, 15 HOURS PER SEMESTER) 91% $85 Million Approximate percentage of the incoming freshman class receiving some type of merit or need-based financial aid. tuition & fees IN-STATE $6,516 OUT-OF -STATE $21,683 In scholarships, fellowships. and waivers distributed annually. meal plan MOST POPULAR $3,998 TOTAL IN-STATE $18,064 *estimate TOTAL OUT-OF-STATE $33,231 *estimate Best Values in Public Colleges for 2016 ranks FSU as the 15th best value among all public colleges for out-of- state students and 16th for in-state students. Kiplinger s Personal Finance housing $6,550 books supplies & $1,000 * The above totals do not include the cost of health insurance. Students who do not show proof of existing comparable coverage may enroll in the school-sponsored plan at a cost of $2,262/year. Scholarships High achieving students might be eligible for one of our merit-based scholarships and/ or out-of-state tuition waivers, regardless of financial circumstances. Students admitted in December will have priority consideration for our admissions scholarships. Detailed information about the University Freshman Scholarship, the Benacquisto Scholarship, the National Merit Finalist Scholarship, and our tuition waivers can be found at admissions.fsu.edu/ freshman/finances/. Financial Assistance Florida State offers admission to students on a 'need-blind' basis. Your ability to pay has no bearing on our admission decision. To apply for need-based aid, you must complete the 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in October, but no later than December 1, 2016. Students can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import their parent/legal guardian tax information onto their FAFSA. More information regarding the changes to the FAFSA can be found at studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.
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