Florida State University

There are around 200 Indian students at FSU studying in UG and PG programs. At FSU, every year thousands of international students apply for admission because of its good academic records. Currently, university is home to 2,500+ international students from 130+ countries including Indian Students. 

Masters in Finance at FSU will cost USD 37,563. This amount is around INR 34.36 Lakh. This fee is for 2025-26 academic year. Also note that this cost does not include required books and supplies for courses and is subject to change. Many of FSU top applicants will get scholarships and assistantships

Yes there are 2600+ intenrational students at FSU. International student population at FSU is largely composed of graduate students (78%), many of whom have great contributions to research and teaching. Majority of students come from China, Korea, Panama, India, Turkey, Taiwan, Canada, UK, etc. 

FSU Alumni Association allows alumni of Florida State University to stay connected with the university, its community, and its people. Events such as Seminole Send Offs, FSU National Black Alumni Reunion, Veteran Alumni Welcome Party, etc. allow both recent graduates and seasoned alumni to gather together and connect.

Multiple well known alumni have graduated from FSU such as Burt Reynolds who is American Actor known for his work in movies such as Smokey the Bandit, All Dogs Go to Heaven, The longest Yard, Boogie Nights, etc. Burt Reynolds attended FSU on football scholarship and played halfback. Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx an American intimate apparel company with pants and leggings is also famous alumnus of university. She is an American Businesswoman and philanthropist. Sara Blakely graduated from FSU with a communication degree. Cheryl Hines an American actress and comedian, Faye Dunaway, and Richard Simmons an American professional fitness coach and instructor are also famous alumni of Florida State University. 

Florida State University placements are impressive as graduates get job offers within few months after graduation. FSU Job placement rate for graduates is 83% in 2025. This shows that 83% of students had one or more job offers after graduation. 

Graduates of FSU are employed in many sectors. Some organizations in which FSU graduates USA are employed are- Coca Cola, Oracle, Netflix, etc. Sectors where FSU graduates are employed are- Sales, Education, Finance, Media and Communication, Arts and Design, Information Technology, etc. 

Florida State University believes that students must gain real-world experience alongside their studies at the university to determine their interests, values, and skills outside their classroom. The InternFSU provides a hiring framework that includes job description creation and even fund 50% of the student’s hourly wage for 120 hours in one semester. Students are allowed to work only for 120 hours and must not work during the University's official holidays or the exam week. 

Indian Students who wish to study at Florida State University can apply for admission through Common Application or Coalition Application. University is not accepting applications for PG programs for 2026. Every year, thousands of students apply for Florida State University to study UG and PG programs. Check the steps mentioned below to apply for FSU admissions-

• Apply online using our institutional application or the Common App
• Complete your application by submitting important documents
• Submit official certificates
• Applicants whose native language is not English should self-report English proficiency exam results.

FSU is among top choices of Indian students for pursuing higher education in USA. FSU offers many UG and PG programs for Indian students. Florida State University admission requirements for MBA program are listed below-

• UG degree from regionally accredited institution.

• Internship or professional experience, admission favors candidates with good academic or professional leadership.

• Expected familiarity with economics, finance, accounting, statistics, etc., principles.

Florida State University offer and instill skills, strength and values that are essential for lifelong learning of students and inculcate values of personal responsibility. FSU aims to be nation's most entrepreneurial and innovative university. FSU molds future of students and aims to shape the state and society through exceptional teaching, research, creative activity and service. University offer good academics, diverse courses and programs as well as exceptional students and faculty. FSU is one of top ranking universities in USA and boasts the highest amount of National Science Foundation research funding in the state. The university offers a broad range of services to ensure the well-being of its students such as academic advising, career advising, online mentoring, technical support, academic tutoring, and many more services. 

Florida State University offer Out of State Tuition Waiver Scholarship to international students. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship on basis of academic performance. They are also not required to fill any separate application form to avail scholarship. Scholarship offers 100% reduction of out-of-state portion of tuition cost which is USD 481 per semester hour. Scholarship automatically renew if student maintains total FSU grade point of 3.0 or above. Out-of-State Tuition Waiver only applies to tuition fee and does not cover any other expenses. International students must apply by application deadline each semester as scholarship is only awarded for 1 semester at time. 

Florida State is the largest university in USA to have experiential learning graduation equipment for UG students and offer various scholarships for international students. FSU offers some popular majors such as MS in Computer Science, MSc in Data Science, and MS in Business Analytics. The University offers an acceptance rate of 25%,  making admissions to the university competitive and selective 

Tuition cost for UG Indian students at FSU is about USD 20,063 (INR 19.13 L). Estimated cost for room and board is about USD 13,474  (INR 12.85 L). Some other expenses also need to be taken care of such as books, course related equipment cost, transportation and other miscellaneous expenses. Total rough estimate for students looking for admission to FSU is mentioned below -

Level of Study

Estimated Cost

Undergraduate

USD 20,063 (INR 19.13 L)

Graduate

USD 37,563 (INR 35.83 l)

Yes, as one of the Florida State University admissions requirements, a GRE score is required for the MS in CS course. Note that competitive scores vary from semester to semester based on what is in the review at that time. FSU requirement for GRE is 145 in Verbal and 150 in Quantitative in GRE. 

Tuition fee is important factor to get admission at FSU. <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/florida-state-university/fees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florida State University cost</a> for Indian students for the popular programs is given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (11 courses)

INR 18 L - 37 L

BE / BTech (7 courses)

INR 18 L - 21 L

BBA (3 courses)

INR 18 L - 21 L

MBA/PGDM (5 course)

INR 21 L - 44 L

BSc (1 course)

INR 21 L

MEng (1 course)

INR 32 L

Estimated International Student Costs 

Particulars

Expenses for Undergraduate Students

Housing

USD 6,988

Food

USD 4,484

Books / supplies

USD 1,000

Transportation

USD 2,236

Personal

USD 4,228

Also Read: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/cost-of-living-for-international-students-in-the-us-articlepage-548">Cost of Living in USA for International Students </a>

Florida State University cost for Non-Florida Residents for MBA course is USD 45,791 for the 2025-26 academic year. Besides the tuition fees, students are also required to pay for living expenses in a single year. These expenses will be of insurance, hostel & meals, books & supplies, transportation, etc. The cost of living for FSU will be above INR 20 lakh. 

Top 5 majors at Florida State University are Psychology, Finance, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and Political Science and Government. FSU is among oldest institutions of higher education in Florida. University also offer 283 degree programs at UG, PG, doctoral, specialist and professional levels.

Florida State University specializes in teaching, research, creative endeavours and service. At FSU, international students can study 103 UG, 107 PG, 6 specialist, 64 doctoral, and 4 degree programs at professional degree level. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accredits these degree programs. 

Florida State University offers UG degrees in 103+ programs, 107+ PG programs, 63 PhD and 4 professional degrees. The major programs offered by Florida State University include Psychology, Criminal Justice Studies, Marketing, Political Science and Government, Biology, English, Finance, English Language and Literature, Social Science, and many more.

Florida State University offers on-campus housing opportunities to students where they are exposed to tons of opportunities such as meeting new people, making new friends, and also getting involved in programs that will enhance their academic experience at FSU. The university offers multiple halls such as Azalea Hall, Broward Hall, Bryan Hall, Dorman Hall, Landis Hall, and many more. Students must make their move-in appointments on time to ensure a smooth move-in process. Students can also reside off-campus in residents that are not too far from the campus such as The Capitol, Onyx Apartments, Quantum on West Call, The Luxe on West Call, and other off-campus residents.

FSU offer dining option with many food outlets providing 3 meals in day. It also give access of cafes for quick bites and coffee throughout the day. Seminole Café offer daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner and pasta bar where students can prepare pasta. Students are also provided with food outlets such as Bento Sushi, Brooklyn Pizza, Panda Express, etc. options to enjoy their food at FSU. 

FSU is one of most top universities in US. University offers high ranked and top rated programs. As per US News and World Report,  <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/florida-state-university/courses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FSU is known for courses </a>in Psychology, Finance, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Marketing and Management, Political Sciences and Government, Biology and Biological Sciences, English Language and Literature, Social Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies and International Relations and Affairs. 

Florida State University is one of top public universities in Tallahassee, USA. In 2026, the university secured rank of #51 among National Universities according to top ranking publishers. According to Shiksha grading system FSU has received overall grade of A. Moreover, the university has also secured a place in the top 25 among National public universities. College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, College of Nursing, College of Education, and College of Motion Pictures Arts offered by Florida State University are highly recognised and acknowledged. 

According to QS World University Ranking 2026, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/florida-state-university/ranking">Florida State University QS ranking</a> is FSU ranking is #549 in the world. Florida State University's world ranking had seen upward in QS rankings from #573 in 2025. 

Florida State University was ranked #51 in 2026 among the National Universities according to the top-ranking publishers. Based on the data by another top-ranking publisher FSU has secured the rank #549 in World University Ranking for 2026. Shiksha Study Abroad grading system has graded the university an overall A.

Acceptance rate of students looking for admission to FSU is 25% making admissions to university bit competitive. While acceptance rate at Arizona State University is about 90% showing that out of 100 students 90 students have high chance of getting admitted. In acceptance rate, students have higher possibility of getting admission to Arizona State University over FSU. Other eligibility criteria that students must adhere are the English Language Proficiency Test scores. The minimum English Language Test score eligibility for both the universities is mentioned below-

English Language Test Scores

Florida State University

Arizona State University

TOEFL

Min. 80

Min. 80

IELTS

Min. 6.5

Min. 6.5

Pearson

Min. 60

Min. 55

Duolingo

Min. 105

Min. 120