Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, is praised for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. Many students flock to Florida because of its warm weather and excellent schools. Florida has a vast range of colleges with many different curriculums. One of the most popular being in the medical field of study. Florida colleges are the preferred choice of the many southern colleges in the United States. Many students desiring to go into the medical field will often choose a college based in Florida.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida - http://www.fsu.edu

State-supported university, founded 1851, part of State of University System of Florid
Calendar semesters
Degrees certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, first professional, post-master's, and postbachelor's certificates
Suburban 448-acre campus
Endowment $405 million
Coed, 30,373 undergraduate students, 88% full-time, 57% women, 43% men
Very difficult entrance level, 65% of applicants were admitted

Undergraduates: 26,608 full-time, 3,765 part-time. Students come from 51 states and territories, 126 other countries, 15% are from out of state, 12% African American, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic American, .4% Native American, .5% international, 7% transferred in, 14% live on campu. Retention: 85% of 2002 full-time freshmen returned.

Freshmen: Admission: 22,127 applied, 14,313 admitted, 6,240 enrolled. Average high school GPA: 3.74. Test scores: SAT verbal scores over 500: 88%; SAT math scores over 500: 92%; ACT scores over 18; 100%; SAT verbal scores over 600: 40%; SAT math scores over 600: 44%; ACT scores over 24: 59%; SAT verbal scores over 700: 6%; SAT math scores over 700: 5% ACT scores over 30 6%.

Faculty: Total: 1,486, 74% full-time, 92% with terminal degrees. Student/faculty ratio: 22:1

Majors: Accounting; acting,; actuarial science; advertising; African-American/Black studies; American studies; anthropology; apparel and textile marketing management; apparel and textiles; applied economics; applied mathematics; art; art history, criticism and conservation; art teacher education; Asian studies; athletic training; atmospheric sciences and meteorology; audology and speech-language pathology; bilingual and multilingual education; bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural education related; biochemistry; biology/medical engineering; business administration and management; business/commerce; Caribbean studies; cell and molecular biology; chemical engineering; chemistry; chemistry related; child development.

Academic Programs: Special study options: accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, cooperative education, distance learning, double majors, English as a second language, honors rpograms, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, study abroad, summer session for credits, ROTC: Army, Navy, Air Force,. Unusual degree programs: 3-2 emotional disturbances/learning disabilities.

Student Life: Housing options: coed, women-only, cooperative, disabled students. Campus housing is university owned. Freshman applicants vien priority for college housing. Activities and organizations: drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio and television station, choral group, marching band, student government, honors program, Gold Key Society. Marching Chiefs, intramural sports, national fraternities, national sororties. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late-night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access.

Athletics: Member NCAA. All Division I except football (Division I-A). Intercollegiate sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country running, gold, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling. water polo, weightlifting.

Standardized Tests: Required: SAT or ACT (for admission)

Costs(2004-2005) Tuition: state resident $3038 full-time, $101 per credit hour part-time; nonresident $15, 544 full-time, $518 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to lacation. Part-time tuition and fees vary according location. Room and board: $7028; room only; $4170. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Payment plans; tuition prepayment, installment. Waivers; senior citizens and employees or children of employees.

Applying: Options: common application, electronic application, early admission. Application fee: $30. Required; high school transcript. Required for some: audition. Recommended: essay or personal statement, minimum 3.0 GPA. Appication deadlines: 3/1 (freshmen), 7/1 (tranfers), Notification: continuous until 3/15 (freshmen)

Admissions Contact:
Office of Admissions
Florida State University
A2500 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400
Phone: 850-644-6200
Fax: 850-644-0197
E-mail: admissions@admin.fsu.edu

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