Florida State University continues to be recognized among the best in the nation according to The Princeton Review’s latest college rankings list, adding to FSU’s nationally renowned reputation in providing exceptional educational value and meaningful student experiences.

Florida State secured the No. 22 spot for Best Value public college nationally and No. 1 in the state of Florida according to The Princeton Review.

“Florida State University is deeply committed to academic excellence and to helping every student fulfill their highest potential,” said Joe O’Shea, vice president for Student Academic Success. “What’s very special is that students, regardless of family background or major, graduate at some of the highest rates in the country. FSU is an amazing place to be, where students can experience both a rigorous academic environment and a vibrant community where we all really care about and support one another.”

The rankings are based on a survey of 170,000 students at 391 schools. Students were asked 98 questions in four sections about their school’s academics and administration, life at their college, their fellow students and themselves.

• FSU is No. 1 in the state of Florida on the “Their Students Love These Colleges” list based on student satisfaction, earning the No. 2 spot among public universities nationally. The student-led recognition reflects the university’s continued investments in student success and resources.
• FSU’s Career Center works to prepare students for their future careers with numerous career services and events. The university climbed one spot to No. 13 on the “Top 20 Best Schools for Internships (Public Schools)” list, making it the top public institution in the state for internships.
• FSU students are the most spirited in the state when it comes to the university’s numerous intercollegiate sports teams. The university checked in at the No. 10 spot on The Princeton Review’s “Students Love Their School Teams” list.
• FSU placed No. 13 on the “Top 20 Best Alumni Networks (Public Schools)” list.
• Students enjoy many options for recreational and athletic facilities on and off FSU’s campus, from classes and workout spaces at the Bobby E. Leach Center and Fitness & Movement Clinic, to FSU’s Lakefront Park and top-notch athletic facilities. FSU claimed the No. 15 spot for “Best Athletic Facilities” and best in the state according to the student survey.

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The Florida State University Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) received an elevated national ranking from The Princeton Review this week, moving up to 18th in the publication’s list of “Top Schools for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs of 2025.”

The college moved up three spots from last year’s ranking and raised its regional number as well, moving to the No. 2 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the South.

Among public universities on the top 50 national list, JMC has emerged as a top 10 national undergraduate entrepreneurship program.

“Our students are job creators, problem solvers and change agents,” said Eric Liguori, associate dean for research and external relations at the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. “We work every day to equip them with the skill sets and mindsets needed for entrepreneurial success. There’s never been a more exciting time to study entrepreneurship, and FSU continues its commitment to being world leaders in entrepreneurship education.”

The Princeton Review highlighted additional information on what sets JMC apart from other colleges. It praised the school’s ability to provide students with opportunities to learn and express their entrepreneurial vision, touting its three undergraduate majors in commercial entrepreneurship, retail entrepreneurship and STEM entrepreneurship.

Over the last five years, 531 companies have been started by students using JMC resources and the university offers over 125 entrepreneurship courses. JMC’s six hands-on laboratories for product development, omnichannel merchandising and its two labs dedicated to conducting textile testing to allow students to explore entrepreneurship education beyond course offerings helped propel its latest national ranking by The Princeton Review.

JMC provides a rich curriculum for entrepreneurship majors and minors while creating an environment that promotes entrepreneurial thinking, hands-on learning and real-life experience through business mentoring, networking and internships. The college employs full-time faculty who have had or currently own their own businesses, offering the best possible real-world education.

In addition to JMC offering entrepreneurial undergraduate and graduate education to FSU students, the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship’s Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship supports community entrepreneurs with a rich curriculum to help develop their ideas and businesses.

In October 2024, the institute created the first-ever Community Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs as part of the Leon Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program (LEAP), receiving strong reviews from its participants. LEAP is a 10-month program where participants advance through three main stages: training, mentoring and consulting.

JMC’s community connections with the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship make it one of the farthest-reaching entrepreneurial schools in the country.

About the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
The revolutionary and highly experiential Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University is dedicated to teaching those who wish to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. The Jim Moran College (JMC) attracts students across disciplines and provides them with the education and skills they need to become entrepreneurs. JMC offers students three undergraduate majors, five graduate majors, 10 minors and a vast array of extracurricular opportunities, to inspire innovation, instill compassion and ignite an entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation of leaders.

For more information, visit jimmorancollege.fsu.edu.

About the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, housed in the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University, cultivates, trains and inspires entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition and leading-edge research. The Jim Moran Institute comprises a dedicated team of entrepreneurship professionals, academic scholars and staff who foster the entrepreneurial spirit by helping to organize, expand and promote the knowledge and practice of entrepreneurship to facilitate new business and further the goals of established businesses.

For more information, visit jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu.

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Florida State University has been recognized among the best in the nation according to The Princeton Review’s latest college rankings lists, adding to FSU’s nationally renowned reputation in providing exceptional educational value and meaningful student experiences.

The rankings are based on a survey of 168,000 students at 390 schools. Students were asked 89 questions in four sections about their school’s academics and administration, life at their college, their fellow students and themselves.

• FSU claimed the No. 4 spot on the “Their Students Love These Colleges” list based on student satisfaction, according to The Princeton Review’s student survey results. FSU is also the nation’s No. 1 public university on the list.
• FSU students also feel strong pride for the university’s numerous intercollegiate sports teams. The university checked in at the No. 7 spot on The Princeton Review’s “Students Love Their School Teams” list.
• From classes and workout spaces at the Bobby E. Leach Center and Fitness & Movement Clinic, to FSU’s Lakefront Park and top-notch athletic facilities, students at Florida State enjoy many options for recreational and athletic facilities on and off campus. FSU claimed the No. 9 spot for “Best Athletic Facilities” and best in the state according to the student survey.
• The Princeton Review named FSU among the best in the nation in supporting and promoting the health and wellness of students through counseling and health services. FSU’s University Health Services (UHS) earned the No. 19 spot for “Best Health Services” and FSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) placed No. 22 for “Best Student Support and Counseling Services.”
• FSU’s Libraries also proved to be well-loved by students, earning the No. 19 spot on The Princeton Review’s “Best College Library” list. University Libraries provides students with access to numerous study spaces and access to materials and resources that support learning, teaching, research and service activities.

Earlier this year, FSU secured the No. 16 spot for Best Value public college nationally and No. 1 in the state of Florida among public institutions according to The Princeton Review.

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Florida State University College of Law has been selected as the nation’s third ranked law school for best quality of life and sixth ranked law school for best professors. The college also finished first in the country for greatest resources for women and sixth for greatest resources for minority students.

The rankings were published by the Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools for 2024 list. Data from the rankings includes surveys the publication conducted in 2024 from 168 law school administrators and surveys over the past three academic years from 18,400 students enrolled at the schools.

“We are thrilled to be ranked the nation’s third best law school in terms of student quality of life and sixth best in terms of our professors,” said Dean Erin O’Connor. “Students often tell us that our collegial atmosphere and the quality of our professors are their favorite things about FSU Law, so it is gratifying to be ranked among the nation’s top law schools in those areas. Providing our students with a positive, academically rigorous experience is key to their success in law school and beyond.”

“Students often tell us that our collegial atmosphere and the quality of our professors are their favorite things about FSU Law, so it is gratifying to be ranked among the nation’s top law schools in those areas. Providing our students with a positive, academically rigorous experience is key to their success in law school and beyond.”

– College of Law Dean Erin O’Connor

The quality of life ranking is based on student answers to survey questions about sense of community, whether differing opinions are tolerated in the classroom, school location, quality of social life and research resources.

The best faculty ranking is based on student answers to survey questions concerning the quality of professors as teachers and professor accessibility outside of the classroom.

For more information, visit law.fsu.edu.

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Florida State University is the top-ranked Best Value public college in Florida, according to The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Value Colleges list.

FSU is also ranked as the No. 16 Best Value College nationally among public institutions, rising five spots from last year. The leap from last year’s ranking further positions FSU as the leading institution in Florida for exceptional education at an affordable cost.

“Florida State University’s rise in the rankings is a direct reflection of our unwavering focus on reducing financial barriers and prioritizing student success,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “We are honored to be recognized as the top public institution in Florida for making higher education accessible and valuable to all students, regardless of their background.”

The Princeton Review surveyed more than 650 colleges and universities for the Best Value Colleges 2024 list. The schools earning a place on the list received the highest return on investment (ROI) ratings, which are based on the company’s more than 40 data points covering academics, affordability and career preparation.

FSU’s opportunities for students extend beyond an affordably priced education, including nationally recognized career preparation. FSU’s Career Center offers many programs and initiatives to support students navigating all things career-related. This emphasis on career readiness secured FSU the No. 14 spot on The Princeton Review’s list of the Top 20 Best Schools for Internships among public schools across the country.

FSU graduates who completed at least one internship had an 80% predicted probability of securing a job, while those who reported that they did not do an internship had a 68% chance, according to a study conducted by the FSU Office of Institutional Research.

The study also found that minority underrepresented students, Pell Grant recipients and first-generation graduates who participated in internships were as likely as non-underrepresented, non-Pell and continuing generation students to secure employment offers.

“We’ve made it a priority to help all students secure internships – powerful and inspiring learning experiences that bolster students’ academic and career development,” said Joe O’Shea, associate provost and dean of undergraduate studies. “By making internships possible for every student, we are helping ensure that FSU graduates continue to be highly sought after for their talent and professional acumen. We’re grateful for the thousands of alumni and partners who help provide these learning opportunities for our students.”

The Princeton Review also included FSU in the Top 20 among public schools for Best Alumni Networks at No. 14, up two spots from the previous year.

For more information, visit princetonreview.com.

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The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University continues to maintain its standing among the nation’s top entrepreneurship programs.  

The Princeton Review’s latest rankings of the nation’s top undergraduate entrepreneurship programs placed the Moran College at No. 21 overall. The college also ranks as the No. 1 and No. 2 public program in Florida and the Southeast, respectively.  

Susan Fiorito, dean of the Moran College, said the ranking is an affirmation that the college is delivering on its mission to inspire and prepare the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.  

“It’s further evidence that we are continuing to be one of the top programs in the country,” she said. “There are new entrepreneurship programs opening all the time. We work very hard to do the best for our students. That work continues.”  

With that in mind, Fiorito said the college is regularly evaluating and updating its curriculum, including the addition of a course focused on artificial intelligence.  

Regardless of how the business world and technology evolve, the Moran College continues to be guided by the principle that each of its students gain real-world, hands-on experience.  

“That experience starts with faculty members who are entrepreneurs,” Fiorito said. “A key to the success of our college is that our faculty bring that experience into the classroom.”  

The Princeton Review says its rankings are based on institutional survey data, including academic offerings, experiential learning opportunities, and career outcomes, among other factors. 

The college opened as a school in 2017 and welcomed 70 students. It has since moved into a state-of-the-art building in downtown Tallahassee and become a nationally ranked college granting graduate degrees and propelling students’ ideas into brands and businesses. 

Courses in the college are designed to promote an entrepreneurial mindset through hands-on learning and real-world experience. Moran College students are required to start their own business by their junior year. The idea is not necessarily for that business to become the next tech start-up unicorn, Fiorito said.   

“A key part of the process is failing and having to start again,” she said. “We encourage learning from that failure, pushing past it so they know how to handle challenges and disappointments in the future.  

Fiorito added: “That’s all part of the process of getting better.”  

For more information, visit jimmorancollege.fsu.edu.   

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Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts was ranked No. 4 among public schools and No. 15 among the nation’s top film schools on The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 list of the Top 25 American Film Schools.

Recognized as one of the entertainment industry’s premier publications, The Hollywood Reporter measures film schools on the success of their alumni, reputation among film professionals, and the quality of faculty, facilities and filmmaking equipment.

“The Florida Legislature knew what it was doing when it created a small program in a public university that was devoted to preparing young filmmakers for careers in the film industry,” said Reb Braddock, dean of the College of Motion Picture Arts. “We adapt to changes in the industry, but our hands-on project-focused approach has remained the same — and still works.”

The publication cited the college’s new dedicated mental health specialist to assist film students to cope with stress, an emphasis on collaboration in learning, the tight-knit alumni network and affordability as key factors in distinguishing it as one of the nation’s most prestigious film schools.

“We’re proud to be one of the 15 best film schools in the country and even prouder to be one of the four best public film schools, offering filmmakers a first-rate education without the dizzying price tag.”

— Reb Braddock, dean of the College of Motion Picture Arts

The College of Motion Picture Arts is also noted as having one of the finest production facilities in the world dedicated exclusively to motion picture education. The college functions as an industry-grade production studio, with writers’ rooms, sound stages, post-production suites, animation labs, screening rooms and a new virtual soundstage.

The school’s Torchlight Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship educates students in current and emerging business practices of the industry and seeks to provide students with internship opportunities to gain in-depth experience in these areas, which helps with the post-graduation transition into Hollywood.

The Torchlight Center also provides opportunities for faculty members to produce their creative work. Notable faculty productions include: “Rachel,” a new feature film by Professor Victor Nunez; the feature documentary “Courtroom 3H,” directed by Professor Antonio Mendez Esparza; and two documentaries produced by Professor Valerie Scoon, “Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots” and “Daring Women Doctors: Physicians in the 19th Century.”

Noted as one of the most affordable film schools by The Hollywood Reporter, the College of Motion Picture Arts has ensured that tuition covers core production costs of all students’ films, including but not limited to industry-standard camera/sound equipment, lights and electrical equipment, production vehicles, catering/craft service, a professional post-production facility and entry fees/expenses for finished student work shown at film festivals.

“We’re proud to be one of the 15 best film schools in the country and even prouder to be one of the four best public film schools, offering filmmakers a first-rate education without the dizzying price tag,” Braddock said.

For more information about the College of Motion Picture Arts, visit film.fsu.edu.

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Florida State University is among the best in the nation in supporting and promoting the health and wellness of students through counseling and health services, according to The Princeton Review.

FSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services, or CAPS, ranks No. 13 in the education-services company’s Best Student Support and Counseling Services for 2024.

CAPS’ licensed and professionally trained staff offer counseling services to currently enrolled students through immediate triage services, one-on-one sessions, couples sessions, group sessions and around-the-clock crisis intervention services (850-644-TALK). These services are covered by student fees, meaning students have no out-of-pocket expense for any services they should need.

“Our mission at Counseling & Psychological Services is to promote access to innovative and individualized mental health services throughout our campus community,” said Carlos Gómez, director of CAPS. “The most meaningful aspect of this national recognition is that the ranking is grounded in feedback provided by our student community. Our students are our priority, and their acknowledgement of our efforts is incredibly meaningful to us.”

FSU’s University Health Services, or UHS, earned the No. 14 spot for Best Health Services.

UHS provides a full range of medical services and outreach programs with a focus on patient-centered care, public health, student development and staff development. Having a fully accredited, on-campus primary care facility allows UHS to bring care and services directly to students when they may need them most.

“We are so humbled to be recognized again for the amazing efforts of our health care providers, nurses and staff,” said Amy Magnuson, director of UHS. “This past year, we’ve made it even easier for students to access high-quality care through enhanced online scheduling and our agreements with additional health insurance carriers that give students more variety in options.”

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Florida State University is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a top-notch education with excellent career preparation and at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review. FSU ranks No. 21 for “Best Value” among public schools in the education-services company’s Best Value Colleges for 2023. Read more …

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Florida State University is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a top-notch education with excellent career preparation and at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review.  

FSU ranks No. 21 for “Best Value” among public schools in the education-services company’s Best Value Colleges for 2023. 

“Students and their families know that Florida State University provides a world-class education at an affordable price,” said Jim Clark, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “We are pleased to be recognized for our excellent return on investment and ensuring our students earn their degrees with little financial burden.” 

The Princeton Review produced the 2023 list based on data from its surveys of administrators at more than 650 colleges in 2022-2023. Topics covered everything from academics, cost and financial aid to graduation rates and student debt.  

The company factored in data from its surveys of students attending the schools as well as data from PayScale.com’s surveys of alumni of the schools about their starting and mid-career salaries and job satisfaction.   

The Princeton Review also included FSU in the Top 20 among public schools in four additional categories: No. 15 on Best Schools for Internships and Best Schools for Making an Impact and No. 16 on Best Schools for Financial Aid and Best Alumni Networks. 

“Florida State strives to excel in all aspects of the student experience, and these rankings reflect our commitment to giving students the opportunity to succeed throughout college and after graduation,” Clark said. 

As evidenced by FSU’s ranking on the Best Schools for Internships list, connecting students with opportunities for experiential learning is a critical part of the university’s mission. FSU became the largest university in the nation to require experiential learning for undergraduates four years ago. The Career Center provides students with free individual career advising and counseling and offers programs like InternFSU and FSUshadow that help give hands-on experiences.  

“Internships are transformative opportunities for students to gain real-world skills, make valuable connections, and discover their true potential in their desired career field,” said Leslie Mille, interim director of The Career Center. “The Career Center works continuously to expand relationships with national, regional and local employers to increase internship opportunities for all students across the university.” 

Universities included on the Best Schools for Making an Impact list were selected based on student ratings and responses to survey questions covering community service opportunities at their school, student government, sustainability efforts and on-campus student engagement.  

“We are honored to be recognized by our students as a Best School for Making an Impact,” said Amy Hecht, vice president for Student Affairs. “The Division of Student Affairs prides itself on empowering students to make a positive difference, and the evidence is clear. Supporting and challenging the talented students at FSU is why we entered this field. I couldn’t be prouder to see this recognition for our unparalleled student experience.” 

For more information, visit https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/best-value-colleges/lists. 

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