Florida State University

Application & Fee

Students must submit the first-year undergraduate application. 

Application fee: US $30, non-refundable. Fee waivers may be available for qualifying applicants. 

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of high school (or equivalent), including GED or home-education, with formal transcripts. 

For home-education, there is a requirement to submit a STARS record. 

Academic Performance / GPA

Strong high school grades expected; competitive candidates often have unweighted GPA between ~ 3.50-4.0, with weighted GPAs possibly exceeding that. 

Minimum weighted GPA for basic consideration is about 3.0 for entry / transfer in certain cases. 

Standardized Test Scores

Applicants must submit at least one test result: SAT, ACT, or CLT. 

For Early Action and Regular Decision, there are deadlines by which test scores must be submitted. 

Transcripts & Other Documentation

Official high school transcripts; including all coursework. 

For transfer students, transcripts from post-secondary institutions (colleges) also required. 

Additional / Program -Specific Requirements

Some majors or programs have earlier deadlines or extra requirements. 

For students earning AA (Associate of Arts) in Florida by high school graduation, there are special considerations/regulations under Florida Board of Governors (Regulation 6.005). 

English Language Proficiency

Not always explicit for first-year U.S. citizens or residents, but international students will need to show English proficiency. (This is more explicitly stated for graduate level.)