Florida State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Florida State University has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
58.9%(20,964)
Hispanic
23.5%(8,351)
African American
8.2%(2,912)
Asian
3.5%(1,238)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(45)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(28)
Two or More Races
4.4%(1,569)
Unknown
1.3%(463)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment49,885
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Florida State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Florida State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.4%(15,711)
Women
56.6%(20,531)

Gender Statistics

Men15,711

31% of total enrollment

Women20,531

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Florida State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(202)
18-19
36.0%(11,584)
20-21
47.9%(15,444)
22-24
12.3%(3,973)
25+
3.1%(1,014)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
4.1%(452)
22-24
29.0%(3,200)
25+
66.8%(7,362)

Age Diversity Insights

75%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Florida State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.6%(4,908)
Out-of-State
14.2%(826)
International
1.1%(65)

Regional Representation

In-State4,908

85% of student body

Out-of-State826

14% of student body

International65

1% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age