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Florida State University
(FSU)
Part of State University System of Florida
About
Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and a preeminent university in the state. Chartered in 1851, it is located on Florida's oldest continuous site of higher education.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 96 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 40,660
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 24.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 7,273
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
36 subjectsUS News
39 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | =47 | 64.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
QS
36 subjectsOrganization Structure
Related unitsjoint college of engineering of Florida A&M University and Florida State University
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Florida State University?
Florida State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 549, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =310.
When was Florida State University founded?
Florida State University was founded in 1851.
What are the top subjects at Florida State University?
Top subjects at Florida State University include: Public Administration, Oceanography, Law & Legal Studies, Agricultural Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Where is Florida State University located?
Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, United States.