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Tallahassee, FL · Tallahassee, FL
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Florida State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,739/yr | $11,297/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,299/yr | $5,938/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,548 | $18,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,921/yr | $6,963/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,269/yr | $10,496/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,325/yr | $14,991/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,332/yr | $19,239/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $250/mo | $191/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,328/yr | $13,474/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,630/yr | $13,474/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,138/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,794/yr | $5,070/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,970/yr | $25,720/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,785/yr | $5,656/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,725/yr | $18,786/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 54% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 20% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 21% | 24% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1030–1180 | 1270–1410 |
| SAT average | 1107 | 1361 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–24 | 29–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–24 · Math 17–23 | English 28–34 · Math 25–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 22,713 | 74,038 |
| Students accepted | 4,797 | 18,793 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,391 | 5,890 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 83% | 66% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 45% | 32% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 86% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 96% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,349/yr | $61,675/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,036–$65,195 | $40,653–$90,690 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 83% |
| White students graduating | 37% | 86% |
| Black students graduating | 54% | 84% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 86% |
| Asian students graduating | 36% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,153/yr | $49,814/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 74% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 83% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 76% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 75% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | 4.7% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,044/yr | $55,983/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Psychology 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Social Sciences 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician — $70,804/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $81,834/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,582 | 32,212 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,423 | 11,169 |
| Average professor pay | $9,244/mo | $12,841/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 84% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $28,782 | $43,729 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Tallahassee, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1887 | 1851 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Men | 34% | 44% |
| Women | 66% | 56% |
| White students | 3.3% | 58% |
| Black students | 89% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.1% | 23% |
| Asian students | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 37% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.8% | 3.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,680/yr | $13,724/yr |
| Endowment | $101.7M | $1.0B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,679 | 6,709 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,528/yr | $7,490/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,116/yr | $5,750/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 314 | 476 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.1M | $7.8M |
| Athletics budget | $14.5M | $192.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $14.5M | $192.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $20,000 | $2.5M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.