Florida State University Online

Highlights

• Advanced-standing undergraduate programs
• Small class sizes
• Nationally ranked programs
• Provides credit for military training
• Follows semester schedule

Overview

Florida State University (FSU), a public, sea-grant and space-grant university founded in 1851, offers more than 360 programs of study through 16 colleges and more than 110 facilities, centers, labs and institutes. A member of the State University System of Florida, FSU also is home to the state’s only National Laboratory — the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The university also boasts a host of nationally ranked programs, including those in law, engineering, business, medicine and social work, among others. The university’s world-renowned faculty provide students with a student-centered education through small class sizes and mentoring opportunities.

FSU’s Office of Distance Learning offers a number of online advanced-standing undergraduate programs, several graduate degree programs as well as coursework toward a professional certification or specialization. Most of FSU’s online courses feature an asynchronous format, allowing students to complete coursework on their schedule; however, some do require synchronous participation or face-to-face elements.

• Ranked #2 among The Best Online Colleges in Florida
• Ranked among The 100 Best Online Colleges for 2018
• Ranked #5 among The Best Online Teaching Degrees

Florida State University Online Degrees

Florida State University Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $215.55 in state / $721.10 out of state

Graduate tuition -- $479.32 in state / $1,110.72out of state

Admissions and Transfer Info

All applicants must meet Florida State University’s university requirements as well as those for the specific department or program.

FSU’s online undergraduate programs are advanced-standing degree programs, open to students who have completed 60 or more semester hours of transferable credit.

Those applying for undergraduate admission must submit official high school and college/university transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and a residency form. Those who have attempted 90 or more hours of college credit also must submit a personal statement.

Graduate applicants must submit an official transcript from each college or university attended, nationally standardized graduate admission test scores and a residency form, if applicable.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges)
• Region: Southeast
• Retention Rate: 93%
• Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
• Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 58%
• Graduation Rate: 80%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: 215.55 / $721.10
• Grad: $479.32 / $1,110.72
• Address: 222 S. Copeland St., Tallahassee, FL 32306 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: About 41,000
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 24 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 83%

Online Degrees at Florida State University

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• The 25 Best Online Master in Educational Leadership Degree Programs
• The 20 Best Online Certified Financial Planning (CFP) Programs

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Bachelor Degrees
Social Science - Ranked #2

Master Degrees
Advanced Standing Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work - Ranked #13

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Business & Management

Undergraduate Certificates
Financial Planning - Ranked #11
Leadership Studies
Public Administration - Emergency Management
Multicultural Marketing Communication
Event Management
Multicultural Marketing
Project Management
Reference Services
Coaching
Human Performance Technology
Leadership in Executive and Administrative Development (LEAD)

Master Degrees
Business Administration
Business Administration with a Real Estate Specialization
Risk Management and Insurance

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Computers & Technology

Undergraduate Certificates
Health Information Technology
Information Architecture

Bachelor Degrees
Computer Science - Ranked #3

Master Degrees
Management Information Systems
Information Technology
Information

Graduate Certificates
Information Leadership and Management

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Criminal Justice & Legal

Undergraduate Certificates
Law Enforcement Intelligence

Master Degrees
Criminal Justice Studies - Ranked #2

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Nursing & Healthcare

Undergraduate Certificates
Nurse Educator
Nursing Leadership

Master Degrees
Communication Disorders
Nurse Leader
Nurse Educator

Graduate Certificates
Communication Science and Disorders Graduate Prerequisite (Bridge) Program

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Psychology & Counseling

Undergraduate Certificates
Youth Services
Psychiatric Mental Health

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Science

Undergraduate Certificates
Institutional Research
Program Evaluation

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Education & Teaching

Undergraduate Certificates
Online Instructional Development
Modified Certificate Program in Educational Leadership/Administration

Master Degrees
Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Leadership -Ranked #1
Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies
Learning and Cognition
Library and Information Studies - Ranked #7
Special Education - Ranked #5

Doctoral Degrees
Educational Leadership and Policy

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Vocational

Undergraduate Certificates
Emergency Management

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