| FSU vs. Florida Gulf Coast |
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|---|---|---|
#63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region IV Universities #20 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,517 Florida Residents $21,683 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,118 Florida Residents $25,162 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,961 Florida Residents $31,216 Out-of-State |
| More$8,848 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,238 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,350 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter24.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier63.44% |
| Favorable30.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.87% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger43,889 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,612 |
| Larger32,720 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,463 |
| Larger11,169 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,149 |
| Larger5,761 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,496 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher9% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,748) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,554) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 2,167 | Number of faculty | 830 |
| Higher$117,911 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,098 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.