Florida State University: Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Florida State University (FSU)
- Mission: To preserve, expand, and disseminate knowledge in sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning rooted in liberal arts and critical thinking.
- Founded: 1851
- Key People: President Richard McCullough
- Headquarters: 222 S. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306
- Number of Employees: 15,455 total employees, including 2,727 traditional faculty members
- Revenue: Operating budget of $3 billion for 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Recognition: Designated as a preeminent research university and ranks among the top public universities in America.
Products and Offerings
Academic Programs
- Total Degree Programs: 279 programs including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, specialist, and professional degrees.
- Notable Colleges and Schools:
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Law
- College of Motion Picture Arts
- Research Opportunities:
- FSU is a leader in involving undergraduates in research projects.
- Offers Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program for engaging students in high-level research activities.
Special Institutes and Partnerships
- Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases: Launched in 2024 to advance research and develop treatments for rare childhood diseases.
- FSU Health: Groundbreaking on a new academic health center to bridge academic research and patient care with a focus on Northern Florida.
- IGNITE FSU: Program to boost translational research helping scientists bring lab discoveries to market.
Recent Developments
New Products and Initiatives
- FSU Health Academic Health Center: Construction began in 2024; a 140,000 square-foot facility aimed at improving healthcare research and patient care.
- AI in Health Care Master’s Program: Launched by the College of Nursing, the first of its kind to integrate AI and healthcare education.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare: Collaborating to build a health center focused on bridging academic research and patient care.
- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory: Achieved NSF grant renewal and appointed Kathleen Amm as the new director.
Rankings and Achievements
- Ranked #10 Public University in Niche’s 2025 Report
- Record Research Expenditures: $455 million in 2024, with faculty submissions surpassing $1 billion.
- Student Success Metrics:
- Four-year graduation rate: 76%
- Retention rate: 96%
- Strategic Plan - ASPIRE: A strategic roadmap for research excellence including investment in faculty and program development.
FSU continues to drive forward with significant growth in academic achievements, partnerships, and strategic advancements, reinforcing its status as a leading research institution committed to innovation and student success.
