Tuition Rates and Information
Tuition is set annually by the Florida Legislature, with additional local and university fees set by the Florida State University Board of Trustees and the Florida Board of Governors. You can find regulatory references for tuition and fee assessment through:
- Title XLVIII, Chapter 1009, Part II of Florida's Statutes
- BOG Regulation 7.001 and 7.003 of the State University System of Florida Board of Governors
- Chapter FSU-2.02421 Tuition and Fee Assessment and Refunds of Florida State University Regulations
The following rate tables apply to the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change based on legislative and internal policy changes.
Some courses are assessed additional costs for online fees, labs, materials and supplies, and general cost recovery. For a full list of these courses and costs, download the Additional Cost File here.
Tuition Rates
Traditional Academic Programs
| Campus/Program | Career | In-State Rate (Per Credit Hour) |
Out-of-State Rate (Per Credit Hour) | Tuition Breakdown PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campus | Undergraduate | $215.55 | $855.07 | Download PDF |
| Main Campus | Graduate | $479.32 | $1,278.04 | Download PDF |
| Panama City Campus | Undergraduate | $180.49 | $820.01 | Download PDF |
| Panama City Campus | Graduate | $444.26 | $1,242.98 | Download PDF |
| Sarasota Campus | Undergraduate | $182.30 | $821.82 | Download PDF |
| Sarasota Campus | Graduate | $446.07 | $1,244.79 | Download PDF |
| Distance Learning* | Undergraduate | $180.49 | $820.01 | Download PDF |
| Distance Learning* | Graduate | $444.26 | $1,242.98 | Download PDF |
| College of Law - Main | J.D./LL.M./J.M. | $688.11 | $1,531.95 | Download PDF |
| College of Law - Online | J.M. / LL.M. | $655.05 | $1,498.89 | Download PDF |
| Republic of Panama | Undergraduate | $300.00 | $300.00 | Fee Breakdown |
| Republic of Panama | Graduate | $400.00 | $400.00 | Fee Breakdown |
Note: The Graduate career referenced in the table above includes all standard graduate degree and non-degree programs other than those specifically identified as Law, Medical, or other Professional Programs.
*Distance Learning academic programs are offered through academic departments as fully online programs of study. These rates are unique to programs offered fully online through the Office of Distance Learning, not programs that are generally offered online separate from a distance learning academic program. These rates do not include pricing for courses coded as non-fundable or market rate, which are variable based on academic program of study.
- For more information on Distance Learning Academic Programs, please visit the Distance Learning webpage.
- To learn more about graduate admissions and graduate funding opportunities, please visit the Graduate Admissions webpage.
Definition:
Distance Learning Student: A distance learning student is one who is coded as such in the Office of the University Registrar. Note that students are assessed distance learning rates when they are coded as a distance learner student based on policies established by the Registrar but that all students enrolled in online courses are not automatically deemed distance learners for tuition purposes.
Tuition and Fees: For the purposes of this regulation, tuition and fees refer to the standard charges assessed pursuant to State Statute, Board of Governors and Florida State University Regulation.
Specific Authority: Art. IX, Sec 7, Florida Constitution, BOG Regulation 1.001(3) Law Implemented: BOG Regulation 7.001; s. 1009. 24, Florida Statutes History-New 7-21-05, Amended, 9-21-05, 1-30-2007, 6-14-2007, 11-29-2007, 6-13-2008, 2-25-2009, 6-17-2009, 6-25- 2010, 9-9-2011, 9-7-2012, 6-7-2013, 6-27-2014, 11-21-2014, 6-26-2015, 6-10-2016, 6-7-2017, 6-8-2018, 6-7-2019, 8-13-2020, 6-17-2021, 6-22-2022, 6-15-2023, 6-20-2024, __________
Special Medical Programs
| Campus/Program | Cohort | In-State Rate (Per Semester) | Out-of-State Rate (Per Semester) | Tuition Breakdown PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthesia - Panama City | All Cohorts | $9,500.44 | $9,500.44 | Download PDF |
| Campus/Program | Cohort | In-State Rate (Per Year) | Out-State Rate (Per Year) | Tuition Breakdown PDF |
| Physician Assistant - Main Campus | All Cohorts | $31,463.04 | $44,745.54 | Download PDF |
College of Medicine
| Campus/Program | Cohort | In-State Rate | Out-of-State Rate | Tuition Breakdown PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine - Main | Year 1 (>6 Hours) | $8,536.86 per semester |
$23,105.94 per semester | Download PDF |
| Medicine - Main | Year 2 (>6 Hours) | $12,805.30 per semester |
$34,658.92 per semester | Download PDF |
| Medicine - Main | Year 3&4 (>6 Hours) | $8,536.87 per semester |
$23,105.96 per semester | Download PDF |
| Medicine - Main | All Years (<6 Hours) | $479.32 per credit hour |
$1,278.04 per credit hour | Download PDF |
Note: Medical tuition and fees are adjusted up to two cents from values reflected above throughout the term to account for rounding.
College of Medicine Notes:
PCH total fees calculated based on 36 hours. Total Local Fee for Years 26-27, 27-28, and 28-29 will be based on PCH Fee for the applicable year.
The academic year for the College of Medicine consists of Summer, Fall, and Spring Semesters.
The Student Facilities Use Fee is not assessed to 3rd & 4th Year College of Medicine students, as their studies are conducted off-campus.
A College of Medicine student taking six or more semester hours will pay the full rate as provided herein for tuition and fees. Any student approved to attend fewer than six semester hours will pay the tuition and fees at the Graduate Student Rate for the actual number of semester hours.
Academic Program Specific Fees
| Program | Fee Description | Per Semester Rate |
|---|---|---|
| All Media Production Majors | Media Production Equipment Fee | $113.00 |
| All Medical Students | Medical Equipment Fee | $345.00 |
| All Music Majors | Music Equipment Fee | $350.00 |
| All College of Motion Picture Arts Majors | Film Equipment Fee | $350.00 |
| Undergraduate Nursing Majors | Nursing Equipment Fee | $310.00 |
| DNP Psychiatric/Mental Health Majors | Nursing Equipment Fee | $25.00 |
| DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Majors | Nursing Equipment Fee | $100.00 |
| DNP Acute Care Majors | Nursing Equipment Fee | $200.00 |
| All Art Majors | Art Equipment Fee | $125.00 |
| All Art History Majors | Art History Equipment Fee | $80.00 |
| All Undergraduate Dance Majors | Dance Equipment Fee | $125.00 |
| All Interior Design Majors | Interior Design Equipment Fee | $135.00 |
| All Theatre Majors | Theatre Equipment Fee | $115.00 |