FSU Law is No. 1 in Florida for first-time bar passage.
— FSU College of Law (@FSUCollegeofLaw) September 18, 2026
On the July 2026 Florida Bar Exam, 91.8% of FSU Law’s first-time test takers passed — 101 of 110 graduates — the highest rate among Florida law schools.
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ACC schools ranked academically by US News for 2026-27
Using the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 National University Rankings, here’s how all 17 ACC schools stack up academically.
17. University of Louisville
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,086
U.S. News ranking: No. 158
In-state tuition and fees: $13,136
Acceptance rate: 79%
No. 16 Southern Methodist University
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,285
U.S. News ranking: No. 88 (tied)
Tuition and fees: $69,722
Acceptance rate: 63%
No. 15 Syracuse University
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,957
U.S. News ranking: No. 75 (tied)
Tuition and fees: $68,429
Acceptance rate: 46%
No. 14 Clemson University
Undergraduate enrollment: 23,401
U.S. News ranking: No. 86 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $15,554
Acceptance rate: 38%
No. 13 University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate enrollment: 20,418
U.S. News ranking: No. 69 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $22,736
Acceptance rate: 58%
No. 12 University of Miami
Undergraduate enrollment: 13,250
U.S. News ranking: No. 64 (tied)
Tuition and fees: $65,430
Acceptance rate: 19%
No. 11 North Carolina State University
Undergraduate enrollment: 28,422
U.S. News ranking: No. 64 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $9,028
Acceptance rate: 42%
No. 10 Virginia Tech
Undergraduate enrollment: 31,035
U.S. News ranking: No. 51 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $16,450
Acceptance rate: 55%
No. 9 Florida State University
Undergraduate enrollment: 32,720
U.S. News ranking: No. 51 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $6,517
Acceptance rate: 24%
No. 8 Wake Forest University
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,490
U.S. News ranking: No. 51 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $70,332
Acceptance rate: 22%
No. 7 Boston College
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,654
U.S. News ranking: No. 36 (tied)
Tuition and fees: $73,508
Acceptance rate: 16%
No. 6 Georgia Institute of Technology
Undergraduate enrollment: 20,592
U.S. News ranking: No. 32 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $12,008
Acceptance rate: 14%
No. 5 University of Virginia
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,901
U.S. News ranking: No. 26 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $23,897
Acceptance rate: 17%
No. 4 University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Undergraduate enrollment: 21,075
U.S. News ranking: No. 26 (tied)
In-state tuition and fees: $9,096
Acceptance rate: 15%
No. 3 University of California, Berkeley
Undergraduate enrollment: 33,469
U.S. News ranking: No. 15 (tie)
In-state tuition and fees: $17,721
Acceptance rate: 11%
No. 2 Duke University
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,523
U.S. News ranking: No. 7 (tied)
Cost: $73,172
Acceptance rate: 6%
No. 1 Stanford University
Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 7,904
U.S. News ranking: No. 4 (tied)
Cost: $68,544
Acceptance rate: 4%
Rankings: FSU gets A+ and is nation's top party school
It turns out FSU is an academics and party powerhouse. The school was named as an A+ school and was also ranked the No. 1 party school in America in the publication's latest rankings after coming in second place the last two years,
Far down the list from FSU's top party school ranking is the University of Florida, which was ranked No. 47 in the category. Many individuals shared their reactions to the placements on social media, with some embracing the publication-given reputation while others argued that Florida State is "not just a party school."
Niche's report did not lay out what particular features of FSU earned it the No. 1 spot among party schools, but it comes as FSU is surrounded by a buzzing College Town district that serves as the epicenter of student nightlife and game-day festivities.
"The 2027 Top Party Schools ranking is based on student reviews and nightlife statistics," Niche wrote on its website. "Top party colleges have a vibrant and diverse party scene − they offer fun options both on and off campus and students rate their peers as being fun, friendly and into partying."
Although Niche rankings include social categories such as the best party school or the best college for Greek life – where FSU was also ranked No. 1 – it also ranks institutions among the top public universities in America, where FSU came in 12th place this year compared to No. 11 last year.
Here is where Florida colleges landed in Niche.com's 2027 Party School rankings:
According to Niche.com's rankings, the top 10 schools are:
FSU trustee on President McCullough's goals: 'The higher, the better'
The six university goals that were considered when evaluating McCullough's performance were related to investments in student success, metrics that impact key and national rankings, FSU’s research and entrepreneurial excellence, fundraising efforts, the student athlete experience and the expansion of FSU initiatives.
He was rated "exceeds expectations" by all trustees when it comes to student success, and one of the 2026-27 goals he set out for himself in the category includes reaching a 97% retention rate while the university is currently at 96.2%, according to the Florida Board of Governors' 2026 performance-based funding metrics.
In addition, McCullough highlighted his goal for the university's Foundation to raise $200 million in 2029 after targets to raise $160 million in 2027 and $172 million in 2028. The FSU Foundation raised $154.9 million this year.
FSU recently had a chamber of conference meeting where the proposed a baseball stadium near cascades park for a minor league baseball facility. IMHO, Tallahassee will never have a minor league team and should instead focus on what IS reality. That reality is, the down town is dead minus where FSU goes. FSU has been slowing adding more and more spaces in the down town area. I don't think FSU will ever have the money to replace Dick Howser, but just a quick review of the possible options:
Should FSU build a new stadium or renovate Howser?
OPTION 1 Upgrade Dick Howser (98% most likely option)
Pros-Easier, cheaper, and tradition
Cons-Some say you will never make this a competitive stadium with upgrade seen in the SEC.
https://x.com/LogansTwitty/status/1204455462118273027
Renovation plans from the Unconquered campaign for current stadium
The Phase 1 renovation from the “Unconquered Campaign” to Dick Howser Stadium looks nice. #Noles pic.twitter.com/AsMhMWASCf
— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) December 10, 2019
OPTION 3 (Cascades Park. Almost Zero chance)
Pros-Free up valuable space that FSU needs. Continue to push FSU's presence downtown.
Cons-farther from the center of campus
A Cascades vision? Chamber gets look at future development, possibilities
One slide showed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation building. Another slide captured the Burns Building used by the Florida Department of Transportation on Suwanee Street.
"That one doesn't really have plans yet, but you know that's a big site," said Slaton Murray. "You can see something really cool, mixed-use wise, go there."
Ed Murray made it clear there are no plans for the DOT building to relocate, adding "We're not saying they're moving. But, if they move, it can be a great place to go."
Then, they flashed a bold rendering of a sports venue anchored by a baseball field and surrounded by a hotel, stores, restaurants, triggering applause from the audience.
You can't talk about new apartments in Tallahassee without talking about student housing projects, which are steadily coming near campuses.
Slaton Murray said FSU's decision to relocate the School of Business to West Madison Street near the Tucker Center "is a big deal" and that it "drives a lot of private sector development."
"They have an enrollment of about 8,000 to 9,000 students in the B School, so that's why you're seeing about 2,000 beds getting delivered right around that vicinity of it," he said. "So, probably be on the lookout for a few more of these projects coming around that area."
Your final Week 1 TV ratings, per Nielsen:
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 10, 2026
ND-Wis. (NBC): 8.1M
LSU-Clemson (ABC): 5.8M
Wash-Wash St (NBC): 5.1M
Oregon-Boise St (CBS): 4.8M
Lou-Ole Miss (ABC): 4.7M
Baylor-Auburn (ABC): 4.2M
Mich-WMU (NBC): 4.1M
FSU-SMU (ESPN): 4.1M
Sunday doubleheader paid off big for NBC.
*Remember that FSU was the only one of this bunch that was on ESPN cable/streaming only… and the game was on a return to work night and 1 hour 1/2 late. The game went to 1:00am-ish. All the others were on OTA networks.
Your final Week 1 TV ratings, per Nielsen: ND-Wis. (NBC): 8.1M LSU-Clemson (ABC): 5.8M Wash-Wash St (NBC): 5.1M Oregon-Boise St (CBS): 4.8M Lou-Ole Miss (ABC): 4.7M Baylor-Auburn (ABC): 4.2M Mich-WMU (NBC): 4.1M FSU-SMU (ESPN): 4.1M
FSU season-opening win sets CW viewership recordFlorida State’s season-opening win over New Mexico State did more than put the Seminoles at 1-0, it also delivered a record audience for The CW.
The Week 0 matchup averaged 1.96 million viewers in primetime, making it the most-watched sports broadcast in The CW’s history, according to Nielsen Panel + Big Data figures released by Nexstar Media Group on Wednesday.
Viewership peaked at 2.4 million between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. ET as Florida State pulled away for a 34-17 victory at Doak Campbell Stadium. The broadcast also drew 718,000 viewers in the Adults 25-54 demographic, another network record for a sports event.
The game’s performance extended beyond The CW’s own benchmarks. According to Nexstar, Florida State-New Mexico State was the second-strongest primetime broadcast of the night among Adults 25-54, outperforming every primetime program on ABC, CBS and NBC in that demographic.
Updated Week 0/1 CFB TV Viewers in West
— SuperWest Sports (@SuperWestSports) September 11, 2026
5.50M—WSU-Washington (NBC)
4.83M—Boise St-Oregon (CBS)
3.73M—Colorado-Ga Tech (ESPN)
1.98M—Miami-Stanford (ESPN)
1.96M—NMSU at FSU (CW)
1.86M—SJSU at USC (NBC)
1.69M—Ore St-Houston (ESPN)
1.65M—Memphis-UNLV (FOX)
1.32M—Fresno St-USC (FOX)…
