| FAMU vs. South Florida State |
#140 in National Universities #8 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Florida Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$5,785 Florida Residents $17,725 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$3,165 Florida Residents $11,859 Out-of-State |
| $9,876 Florida Residents $24,669 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$9,451 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,458 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 20.56% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 30.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,313 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,880 |
| Larger7,890 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,880 |
| 1,423 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller357 | Online Student Population | Larger832 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,116) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 729 | Number of faculty | 170 |
| Higher$83,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,456 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.