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Thomas Joiner, Distinguished Professor, Director of FSU Psychology Clinich-index 126
The Laboratory for the Study and Prevention of Suicide-Related Conditions and Behaviors at Florida State University focuses primarily on the study of the nature, causes, and management of suicidal behavior and related disorders (e
Notable: “The interpersonal theory of suicide.” (2010) · 5,142 citations
Pamela Keel, Distinguished Professor, Distinguished Research Professorh-index 80
Notable: “Revisiting the affect regulation model of binge eating: A meta-analysis of studies using ecological momentary assessment.” (2011) · 803 citations
Christopher Lonigan, Distinguished Professor, Distinguished Research Professorh-index 74
Christopher Lonigan's research interests include developmental psychopathology, with the principal focus on emotional and motivational influences on the development of psychopathology, and early intervention (language/literacy) and its effe
Notable: “Child Development and Emergent Literacy” (1998) · 2,493 citations
Jon Maner, Distinguished Research Professor, Director of Graduate Studiesh-index 64
Jon Maner's research focuses on the interplay between motivation, emotion, and social cognition. His work draws on a blend of theories and methods from evolutionary and social psychology. Specific research areas include: close relationships
Notable: “Self-control relies on glucose as a limited energy source: Willpower is more than a metaphor.” (2007) · 1,303 citations
Kevin M. Beaver, Judith Rich Harris Professor of Criminologyh-index 63
Biosocial Criminology Genetic/Biological Correlates of Offending Life-Course/Developmental Criminology Stability of Violent Behaviors Education Ph.D. 2006, University of Cincinnati; Criminal Justice M.S. 2001, University of Cincinnati
Notable: “DO PARENTS MATTER IN CREATING SELF‐CONTROL IN THEIR CHILDREN? A GENETICALLY INFORMED TEST OF GOTTFREDSON AND HIRSCHI'S THEORY OF LOW SELF‐CONTROL*” (2005) · 358 citations
Daniel P. Mears, Distinguished Research Professorh-index 57
Juvenile and Criminal Justice Policy Crime Theory Public Opinion Supermax Prisons Mental Health Religion Sentencing Re-entry Education Ph.D. 1998, University of Texas at Austin; Sociology M.A. 1995, University of Texas at Aust
Notable: “Explaining the Gender Gap in Delinquency: Peer Influence and Moral Evaluations of Behavior” (1998) · 494 citations
Gary Kleck, Professor Emeritush-index 40
Gun Control Deterrence Crime Control Violence Education Ph.D. 1979, University of Illinois at Urbana; Sociology M.A. 1975, University of Illinois at Urbana; Sociology B.A. 1973, University of Illinois, with High Honors and with Distin
Notable: “Racial Discrimination in Criminal Sentencing: A Critical Evaluation of the Evidence with Additional Evidence on the Death Penalty” (1981) · 383 citations
Marc Gertz, Professor Emeritush-index 39
Public Opinion and the Criminal Justice System Organization Politics and the Courts Comparative Courts Interest Groups Voting Behavior Education Ph.D. 1976, The University of Connecticut, Storrs; Political Science M.P.A. 1971, Baruc
Notable: “The Construct Validity and Refinement of Process-Based Policing Measures” (2007) · 574 citations
James Ang, Bank of America Eminent Scholar in Financeh-index 43
Theory and Empirics Dr. James Ang is a Bank of America Eminent Scholar in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. His current research interests include various new applications in corpo
Notable: “Agency Costs and Ownership Structure” (2000) · 2,492 citations
Lu Yang, Assistant Lecturerh-index 17
Investment Derivatives Lu Yang is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. She teaches finance courses with a focus on financial systems and decision-making. Befo
Notable: “Chromatographic analysis of Fritillaria isosteroidal alkaloids, the active ingredients of Beimu, the antitussive traditional Chinese medicinal herb” (2001) · 108 citations
Don Autore, Department Chair and Dean L. Cash Professor of Financeh-index 16
Seasoned equity offerings Short sales Analyst recommendations Dr. Don M. Autore is the Department Chair and Dean L. Cash Professor of Finance in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Busine
Notable: “The effect of securities litigation on external financing” (2014) · 97 citations
Irena Hutton, Gene Taylor/Bank of America Professor of Finance, Truist Free Enterprise Center Director and Doctoral Coordinatorh-index 13
Behavioral Finance Corporate Governance Law and Finance Dr. Irena Hutton is the Gene Taylor/Bank of America Professor in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. She also serves as the do
Bruce Lamont, Jim Moran Eminent Scholar in Business Administrationh-index 27
Mergers and Acquisitions International Business Entrepreneurship Bruce T. Lamont is the Jim Moran Eminent Scholar in Business Administration in the Department of Management in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State Univer
Notable: “The double-edged sword of cultural distance in international acquisitions” (2009) · 446 citations
David R. King, Higdon Professor of Managementh-index 25
Merger and acquisition (M&A) integration and performance, innovation, complementary resources, corporate entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and government policy. Dr. David R. King is the Higdon Professor in the Department of
Notable: “Meta‐analyses of post‐acquisition performance: indications of unidentified moderators” (2003) · 1,367 citations
Hermann Ndofor, Visiting Assistant Professorh-index 19
Notable: “Firm resources, competitive actions and performance: investigating a mediated model with evidence from the in‐vitro diagnostics industry” (2010) · 425 citations
Michael Paik, Adjunct Lecturerh-index 9
Leadership Hybrid/Remote Work Extra-role Behaviors Michael Paik is an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Management in Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. Paik’s expertise is in leadership, hybrid/remote work
Michael Brady, Assistant Provost, Bob Sasser Professor of Marketing and Faculty Athletics Representativeh-index 37
Frontline service transactions Customer satisfaction Service employees Michael (“Mike”) Brady is Assistant Provost at Florida State University and the Bob Sasser Professor of Marketing in the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing at FS
Notable: “Assessing the effects of quality, value, and customer satisfaction on consumer behavioral intentions in service environments” (2000) · 6,352 citations
Daekwan Kim, Spencer-Feheley MBA Professorh-index 35
Information Technology and its Impact on a Firm's Marketing Strategies Information Technology for Global Supply Chain Management Information Technology and Firm Internationalization International Buyer-Seller Relationships Dr. Daekwan Kim i
Notable: “The impact of information technology on supply chain capabilities and firm performance: A resource-based view” (2005) · 936 citations
J. Joseph Cronin, John R. Kerr Eminent Scholar in Marketing & Service Innovationh-index 34
Quality, Value, Satisfaction, and Outcomes conceptualization, measurement, and strategies and Sports Marketing Dr. J. Joseph “Joe” Cronin is the John R. Kerr Eminent Scholar in Marketing and Service Innovation in the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood
Notable: “Measuring Service Quality: A Reexamination and Extension” (1992) · 8,894 citations
Charles Hofacker, Dr. Persis E. Rockwood Professor of Marketingh-index 34
Digital Marketing Interactive Advertising Customer Relationship Management E-Service Dr. Charles Hofacker is the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood Professor of Market
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About Florida State University. Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL reports an overall acceptance rate of 25.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1290–1400, a class size of 5,855, and a yield of 31.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Florida flagship rising rapidly in rankings. EA available only for Florida residents. Strong business, film, and music programs.
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.
Florida State University: key admissions facts
Florida State University's overall acceptance rate is 25.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Florida State University's SAT middle-50% range is 1290–1400 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Florida State University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Florida State University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 31.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Florida State University for families earning under $75,000 is about $7,799 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
How much does Florida State University cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,938 per year in net price at Florida State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $19,239 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,496 per year after grants and scholarships.
Florida State University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
Household income
Average net price per year
Under $30,000
$5,938
$30,001–$48,000
$6,963
$48,001–$75,000
$10,496
$75,001–$110,000
$14,991
Over $110,000
$19,239
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Florida State University?
Florida State University's overall acceptance rate is 25.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
What SAT score and GPA do you need for Florida State University?
Admitted students at Florida State University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1290–1400 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.
Is it hard to get into Florida State University?
Getting into Florida State University is difficult: it admits 25.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.
Does Florida State University offer early decision or early action?
Florida State University offers early action (non-binding).
How much does Florida State University cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Florida State University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $7,799 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.
How much does Florida State University cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,938 per year in net price at Florida State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $19,239 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,496 per year after grants and scholarships.