Florida State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
32.2K

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU's welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital.

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Overview

Founded	1851
Full-Time Undergraduate	28,995
Part-Time Undergraduate	3,222
Transfer Students	1,897
Programs	281 Programs
Courses	2,637 Courses
Equivalencies	8,785 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,656
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,786
Books and Supplies	$1,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Office of Financial Aid assists students with securing federal, state, and institutional aid. Each year, more than 350 million dollars in aid is awarded to students. Students receive aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work study, and loans. https://admissions.fsu.edu/transfer/finances
Tuition and Fees:

https://tuition.fsu.edu/

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Each year, we enroll approximately 3,000 transfer students. To be eligible to apply for transfer admission, students must complete 12 or more hours of transferable college credit after high school graduation.
Transfer Applications Received:

8218
Transfer Applications Accepted:

2313
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

1640

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Spring	November 1
Summer	March 1
Fall	June 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission consideration, except for students with an AA from a Florida community college entering based on an articulation agreement.
Official Transcripts:

All college/university transcripts (sent directly from each institution) an your official high school transcript are required.
SAT Scores:

Official ACT (#0734), CLT, and/or SAT (#5219) results for every test taken are required. Exam results are required for freshman and sophomore transfer applicants. It is recommended that junior and senior transfer applicants also submit test scores.
Essay:

A personal statement is required if you will have attempted 90+ hours of college credit.
Application Fee:

$30
Other Requirements:

Some majors and programs of interest have different application deadlines and/or additional admission criteria, such as prerequisites, auditions, portfolios, etc.
Apply Here:

https://admissions.fsu.edu/transfer/apply

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

D- is the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 60 semester hours may be transferred from a two-year institution. There is no limit from a four-year institution. You must complete 30 semester hours in residence at FSU to earn a bachelor's degree.