TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Florida State University is more popular than ever among first-time college students as a record number of applications were received for admission to the 2017 summer and fall semesters.
This year's total application number of 42,325 announced on Thursday, which was FSU's second and final decision day.
That number reflects a 16 percent jump over last year's total of 36,429.
Admission notices were released on December 8th and March 16th.
Together, the cohort admitted represents the academically strongest in university history and boasts an average GPA of 4.2 and an average ACT score of 29.
FSU Director of Admissions Hege Ferguson said the record number of applicants demonstrates the strength of Florida State’s reputation as a high-quality institution that prepares students for success.
“We are looking forward to welcoming the class of 2021 to the Florida State family,” Ferguson said. “They are shaping up as an exceptional class — our brightest ever based on their academic profile.”
The top five majors selected by this year’s admitted freshman class are: biological sciences, pre-health professions, business, engineering and psychology.
Students with admission notices have until May 1 to confirm whether they will enroll. FSU expects to enroll 6,400 freshmen in its 2021 class.
