FSU receives record number of applications

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More first-time students than ever are seeking admission to Florida State University. FSU received 42,325 applications for the summer and fall semesters.

Many of the applicants want to enter the university’s STEM-based major programs, FSU said Monday.

The top five majors selected by this year’s admitted freshman class are biological sciences, pre-health professions, business, engineering and psychology.

FSU projects 6,400 freshmen will actually enroll. The deadline to confirm they will attend is May 1.

The number of applications represents a 16 percent increase over the 36,429 applications received last year.



“The upward trend of applicants for admission to Florida State University reflects that more and more people in Florida, and across the country, know that FSU represents academic excellence,” President John Thrasher said in a statement. “We intend to stay on this path as we strive for higher national prominence. We are thrilled to welcome such a talented freshman class.”

The average GPA was 4.1 and an average ACT score of 29.

FSU Director of Admissions Hege Ferguson said the record number of applicants demonstrates the strength of Florida State’s reputation as a high-quality institution that prepares students for success.



“We are looking forward to welcoming the class of 2021 to the Florida State family,” Ferguson said in a release. “They are shaping up as an exceptional class — our brightest ever based on their academic profile.”

On Dec. 8, nearly 13,000 students learned their applications were accepted.

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This year’s total application number of 42,325 announced on Thursday, March 16 — FSU’s second and final decision day — is a 16 percent jump over last year’s total of 36,429.

“The upward trend of applicants for admission to Florida State University reflects that more and more people in Florida, and across the country, know that FSU represents academic excellence,” said President John Thrasher. “We intend to stay on this path as we strive for higher national prominence. We are thrilled to welcome such a talented freshman class.”

Admission notices were released on December 8 and March 16. Together, the cohort admitted represents the academically strongest in university history and boasts an average GPA of 4.1 and an average ACT score of 29.

FSU Director of Admissions Hege Ferguson said the record number of applicants demonstrates the strength of Florida State’s reputation as a high-quality institution that prepares students for success.

“We are looking forward to welcoming the class of 2021 to the Florida State family,” Ferguson said. “They are shaping up as an exceptional class — our brightest ever based on their academic profile.”

FSU continues to attract more and more students into the STEM disciplines. The top five majors selected by this year’s admitted freshman class are: biological sciences, pre-health professions, business, engineering and psychology. The pre-health professions major was established last year by the College of Medicine in partnership with six other colleges for students who intend to apply to medical school, dental school, physician assistant programs and a number of other healthcare professions from hospital management to medical data analyst.

Students with admission notices have until May 1 to confirm whether they will enroll. FSU expects to enroll 6,400 freshmen in its 2021 class.

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Florida State University says a record number of applications have been received for the Summer and Fall 2017 semesters.

The 42,325 applications received by prospective students is a 16 percent jump over the 35,429 the school received last year according to school officials.

FSU President John Thrasher says the number reflects the school's reputation across the country.

“The upward trend of applicants for admission to Florida State University reflects that more and more people in Florida, and across the country, know that FSU represents academic excellence,” Thrasher said. “We intend to stay on this path as we strive for higher national prominence. We are thrilled to welcome such a talented freshman class.”

March 16 was the second and final release of admissions notices to prospective students. The first round was December 8 of last year.

FSU expects to enroll 6,400 freshman in the 2021 class.