Florida State University
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Florida State University (FSU or, more commonly, Florida State) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. Chartered in 1851, it is located on Florida's oldest continuous site of higher education.[2][3][11]
Former names | Florida Institute (1854–1857) Tallahassee Female Academy (1843–1858) West Florida Seminary (1857–1860; 1865–1901) The Florida Military and Collegiate Institute (1860–1865) The Literary College of the University of Florida (1883–1885) University of Florida (1885-1902) Florida State College (1901–1905) Florida Female College (1905) Florida State College for Women (1905–1947) |
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Motto | Vires, Artes, Mores (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Strength, Skill, Character" |
Type | Public research university |
Established | January 24, 1851; 173 years ago (January 24, 1851)[note 1] |
Parent institution | State University System of Florida |
Accreditation | SACS |
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Endowment | $897.6 million (2021)[4] |
Budget | $2.17 billion (2021) |
President | Richard D. McCullough |
Provost | James J. Clark |
Academic staff | 5,966[5] |
Administrative staff | 8,133[6] |
Students | 45,493 (fall 2021)[7] |
Undergraduates | 33,486 (fall 2021)[7] |
Postgraduates | 12,007 (fall 2021)[7] |
Location | , , United States 30.442°N 84.298°W / 30.442; -84.298 |
Campus | Midsize city[8], 487.5 acres (1.973 km2)[9] (Main Campus)
Total, 1,715.5 acres (6.942 km2)[9] |
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Colors | Garnet and gold[10] |
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Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – ACC |
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Website | fsu |
Florida State University comprises 16 separate colleges and more than 110 centers, facilities, labs, and institutes that offer more than 360 programs of study, including professional school programs.[12] In 2021, the university enrolled 45,493 students from all 50 states and 130 countries.[7] Florida State is home to Florida's only national laboratory, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and is the birthplace of the commercially viable anti-cancer drug Taxol. Florida State University also operates the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the State Art Museum of Florida and one of the nation's largest museum/university complexes.[13] The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Florida State University is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[14] In 2020, the university had research and development (R&D) expenditures of $350.4 million, ranking it 75th in the nation.[15] The university has an annual budget of over $2.17 billion and an annual economic impact of $14 billion.[16][17]
FSU's intercollegiate sports teams, commonly known by their "Florida State Seminoles" nickname, compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In their 113-year history, Florida State's varsity sports teams have won 20 national athletic championships, and Seminole athletes have won 78 individual NCAA national championships.[18]