Florida State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
44
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
59.2%(19,161)
Hispanic
23.4%(7,554)
African American
8.0%(2,574)
Asian
3.5%(1,140)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(40)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(24)
Two or More Races
4.4%(1,430)
Unknown
1.3%(421)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment44,161
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
42.8%(14,100)
Women
57.2%(18,836)

Gender Statistics

Men14,100

32% of total enrollment

Women18,836

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Florida State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(172)
18-19
39.4%(12,969)
20-21
44.9%(14,804)
22-24
11.9%(3,919)
25+
3.3%(1,072)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
3.4%(385)
22-24
27.4%(3,076)
25+
69.1%(7,761)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

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 86% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.4%(5,115)
Out-of-State
12.8%(757)
International
0.8%(50)

Regional Representation

In-State5,115

86% of student body

Out-of-State757

13% of student body

International50

1% of student body

States Represented

44 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