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Florida State University

Also known as: Florida State University, FSU, Florida State, Seminoles

Public school in Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Chartered in 1851, FSU enrolls 44,308 students as of fall 2024, spanning 17 colleges and 277 degree programs from baccalaureate through doctoral and professional specialist programs. FSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production" and holds Sea‑grant and Space‑grant affiliations. Its Seminoles teams compete in NCAA Division I’s Atlantic Coast Conference, and the university is home to Florida’s only national laboratory, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.

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SAT Scores are required for some programs

This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.

FSU requires all first‑time‑in‑college applicants to submit at least one SAT, ACT, or CLT score by the application deadline to be considered for admission under Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.002. Students admitted under Regulation 6.005 (those earning an AA degree before high school graduation) may apply without exam scores but are ineligible for first‑year merit scholarships without them and must submit final AA transcripts prior to enrollment.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, land‑grant historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, and a member of the State University System of Florida.

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida, emphasizing environmental sustainability and STEM education.

Florida International University

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university in Miami, Florida, and a leading institution in international and community engagement.

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, Florida, United States of America

Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) is Florida’s only public polytechnic university, specializing in STEM education and applied research.

New College of Florida

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

New College of Florida (NCF) is a public liberal arts honors college in Sarasota, Florida, and the designated honors college for the State University System of Florida.

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