Florida State University College of Law

2023 Tuition $20,694/$40,705LSAT 165GPA 3.85LL.M. Tuition $32,574

Public - Tallahassee, Florida

For the academic year 2022-2023, Florida State University College of Law's tuition & fees is $20,694 for Florida residents and $40,705 for out-of-state students. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $32,574. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.

Florida State University College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2022-2023 Rate
Florida Residents Tuition & Fees$20,694
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$40,705
2023-2024 Estimates*
Florida Residents Tuition & Fees$20,694
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$40,705
*2023-2024 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Florida State University College of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, Florida State University College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Florida, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $44,092.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Florida State University College of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Florida State University College of Law$20,694$40,705
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Florida Law Schools
Public Schools$36,968$36,968
Private Schools$47,655
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
Florida State University College of LawTallahassee, FL$20,694$40,705
Maurer School of LawBloomington, IN$41,476$62,526
Davis School of Law Davis, CA$54,919$67,164
Florida International University College of LawMiami, FL$21,806$36,049
University of Iowa College of LawIowa City, IA$31,426$51,955
University of Missouri School of LawColumbia, MO$23,877$29,877

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2022-2023, Florida State University College of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $16,565 for Florida residents and $32,574 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $37,061 for Florida residents and $53,070 for out-of-state students.
2022-2023 Rate
Florida Residents Tuition & Fees$16,565
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$32,574
Books & Supplies Costs$1,200
Room & Board$16,890
Other Expenses$2,406

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Florida State University College of Law's acceptance rate is 21.12%. A total of 3,290 applicants applied to and 695 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 139 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 20.00%.
The next table compares Florida State University College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,59852219232.67%36.78%
2020-20211,79853416629.70%31.09%
2021-20222,37253315722.47%29.46%
2022-20232,48748711319.58%23.20%
2018-20191,55355721235.87%38.06%
2017-20181,70257717833.90%30.85%
2016-20171,85563715334.34%24.02%
2015-20161,92684617543.93%20.69%
2023-20243,29069513921.12%20.00%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Florida State University College of Law21.12%20.00%139
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Florida Law Schools37.31%31.42%189
Public Schools24.79%26.27%155
Private Schools44.47%34.37%209

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Florida State University College of Law's LSAT score is 165%. The 75th percentile score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 158.
The 2024 Florida State University College of Law's GPA score is 3.85%. The 75th percentile score is 3.93 and the 25th percentile is 3.67.
The next table compares Florida State University College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 161 160 155
2020-2021 162 161 156
2021-2022 164 163 158
2022-2023 166 165 159
2018-2019 161 160 157
2017-2018 160 159 157
2016-2017 160 159 157
2015-2016 161 158 156
2023-2024 166 165 158
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.84 3.73 3.48
2020-2021 3.82 3.72 3.48
2021-2022 3.9 3.82 3.55
2022-2023 3.92 3.83 3.48
2018-2019 3.79 3.63 3.34
2017-2018 3.73 3.61 3.42
2016-2017 3.72 3.52 3.32
2015-2016 3.67 3.52 3.26
2023-2024 3.93 3.85 3.67
LSAT ScoreGPA
Florida State University College of Law1653.85
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Florida Law Schools1573.56
Public Schools1613.76
Private Schools1543.44

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 182 students out of 203 total graduates from Florida State University College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 19graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 151 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 82.97%.
The next table compares Florida State University College of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020177143 12486.71% 395
2020-2021171179 15184.36% 1725
2021-2022222209 15574.16% 2714
2022-2023212215 16677.21% 2124
2018-2019237212 17080.19% 4822
2017-2018192179 14279.33% 2915
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024203182 15182.97% 4019
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Florida State University College of Law82.97%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Florida Law Schools69%
Public Schools73%
Private Schools66%