Florida State University Rises to Top 10 Public Universities in the US
Florida State, who has been ranked in the top 20 public universities according to US News & World Report, is now ranked within the top 10 according to Niche.com. They highlight FSU's standards in academic quality, student life, and overall value for the degree in their annual report.
Richard McCullough, FSU president and former Harvard vice provost of engineering, had this to say about Florida State ranking in the top 10 public universities: "This recognition rally shows how hard our faculty, students, and staff have been working... It's proof of our academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life we have here at Florida State University. We're incredibly proud of this achievement, and it's great to see that people are noticing the amazing things happening at FSU."
FSU scored an A+ for academics, student life, professors, and athletics according to the Niche report. Here's where Florida State ranked in other categories as well:
Number #1 school for Best Greek Life in America
Number #2 school for Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America
Number #6 school for Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America
Number #7 school for Best Colleges for Education in America
Number #7 school for Best Colleges for Sports Management in America
Number #8 school for Best Student Life in America
Number #10 school for Best College Athletics in America
Number #12 school for Best Colleges for Business in America
Number #15 school for Best Big Colleges in America
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State of Florida Ranks #1 in Higher Education for 9 Years in a Row
While UF has been renowned as a top public university and FSU is climbing the ranks, the entire higher education system has been ranked #1 for nine years straight according to US News & World Report's 2025 State Rankings. The Sunshine State leads the nation in higher education because of their low in-state tuition, graduating students on time, and helping students complete degrees with minimal debt.
Alan Levine, Vice Chair of the Florida Board of Governors, had this to say about Florida's #1 ranking for higher education in the state: "“I’m incredibly proud of Florida’s public universities for earning this distinction for the ninth consecutive year. Our sustained success reflects targeted investments in high-impact areas like healthcare, nursing, cybersecurity and STEM fields—efforts that are directly improving lives and strengthening our communities. Florida’s students continue to excel, earning Bright Futures Scholarships, graduating with minimal debt, and emerging as top-tier talents. We’re deeply grateful for the continued leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature, whose support and high expectations have helped drive these achievements. This recognition affirms that our collective efforts are delivering meaningful results for Florida, the nation, and the world.”