Proposed Tuition and Fees Increases

Florida State University gives public notice of proposed increases to the Athletics Fee, Activity & Service Fee, Student Health Fee, and Student Facilities Use Fee effective Fall 2027. Details on the proposed fee increases are available at the bottom of this page.

The FSU Board of Trustees will consider the proposal at its August 27-28, 2026 meeting (meeting dates and times are subject to change). Continue to monitor the Board of Trustees website, https://trustees.fsu.edu/meetings, for potential changes to the next meeting date and time.

Rationale and Use of Funds

Local Fees:

  • Athletics Fee – This fee supports the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of student athletics and recreation facilities and programs. The proposed increase helps offset rising operational costs and ensures continued access to quality athletic and recreational opportunities for students.
  • Activity & Service Fee – This fee funds student government, campus organizations, and a wide range of student activities and services. The proposed increase reflects the growing cost of maintaining and expanding these programs on behalf of the student body.
  • Student Health Fee – This fee supports the cost of student health services, including clinical care, wellness programs, and expanded access to care. The proposed increase helps offset rising healthcare operational costs and supports continued service levels for students.

Other Fees:

  • Student Facilities Use Fee - This fee supports the maintenance and upkeep of student facilities. The proposed increase helps address a growing maintenance backlog and rising operational costs, ensuring these spaces remain safe and functional for continued student use.

Local fee increases were reviewed and approved by the student-majority Local Fees Committee following a public hearing.

In accordance with state law, this notice will be emailed to all enrolled students.


Proposed Tuition and Fees

The following tuition and fees shall be levied and collected in U.S. dollars for each student regularly enrolled, unless specifically provided otherwise, for Fall 2027, Spring 2028, Summer 2028, and beyond unless amended. Additional information, including year-over-year increases for fees, where applicable, is available in the amended regulation: https://regulations.fsu.edu/current-notices

Tuition Rates

Traditional Academic Programs

Main Campus
Fee Undergraduate (Per Cred. Hr.) Graduate (Per Cred. Hr.)
Tuition $105.07 $403.51
Tuition Differential 49.59
Student Financial Aid Fee 5.25 20.17
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 4.76 4.76
Athletics Fee 7.908.33 7.908.33
Activity & Service Fee 12.8613.55 12.8613.55
Student Health Fee 13.9714.58 13.9714.58
Transportation Access Fee 8.90 8.90
Student Facility Use Fee [+ $20.00/semester] 2.004.00 2.004.00
Technology Fee 5.25 5.25
Total Per Credit Hour (PCH) Resident Rate $215.55$219.28 $479.32$483.05
Out-of-State Fees
Out-of-State Fee 609.07 760.69
Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee 30.45 38.03
Total PCH Out-of-State Rate $855.07$858.80 $1,278.04$1,281.77
Panama City Campus
Fee Undergraduate (Per Cred. Hr.) Graduate (Per Cred. Hr.)
Tuition $105.07 $403.51
Tuition Differential 49.59
Student Financial Aid Fee 5.25 20.17
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 4.76 4.76
Athletics Fee* 0.69 0.69
Activity & Service Fee 9.8810.37 9.8810.37
Student Health Fee 0.006.27 0.006.27
Technology Fee 5.25 5.25
Total PCH Resident Rate $180.49$187.25 $444.26$451.02
Out-of-State Fees
Out-of-State Fee 609.07 760.69
Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee 30.45 38.03
Total PCH Out-of-State Rate $820.01$826.77 $1,242.98$1,249.74

*Panama City Students may opt to pay the Main Campus rate in exchange for Main Campus Athletic Fee benefits.

Sarasota Campus (no local fee change this cycle)
Fee Undergraduate (Per Cred. Hr.) Graduate (Per Cred. Hr.)
Tuition $105.07 $403.51
Tuition Differential 49.59
Student Financial Aid Fee 5.25 20.17
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 4.76 4.76
Athletics Fee 0.69 0.69
Activity & Service Fee 11.69 11.69
Student Health Fee
Technology Fee 5.25 5.25
Total PCH Resident Rate $182.30 $446.07
Out-of-State Fees
Out-of-State Fee 609.07 760.69
Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee 30.45 38.03
Total PCH Out-of-State Rate $821.82 $1,244.79
Distance Learning
Fee Undergraduate (Per Cred. Hr.) Graduate (Per Cred. Hr.)
Tuition $105.07 $403.51
Tuition Differential 49.59
Student Financial Aid Fee 5.25 20.17
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 4.76 4.76
Athletics Fee 0.69 0.69
Activity & Service Fee 9.8810.37 9.8810.37
Student Health Fee (not assessed to Distance Learning) 0.00 0.00
Technology Fee 5.25 5.25
Total PCH Resident Rate $180.49$180.98 $444.26$444.75
Out-of-State Fees
Out-of-State Fee 609.07 760.69
Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee 30.45 38.03
Total PCH Out-of-State Rate $820.01$820.50 $1,242.98$1,243.47

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.

College of Law – Main (J.D. / LL.M. / J.M.)
Fee Per Credit Hour
Tuition $602.36
Student Financial Aid Fee 30.11
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 4.76
Athletics Fee 7.908.33
Activity & Service Fee 12.8613.55
Student Health Fee 13.9714.58
Transportation Access Fee 8.90
Student Facility Use Fee 2.004.00
Technology Fee 5.25
Total (PCH) Resident Rate $688.11$691.84
Out-of-State Fees
Out-of-State Fee 803.66
Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee 40.18
Total PCH Out-of-State Rate $1,531.95$1,535.68
College of Law – Online (J.M. / LL.M.) — hybrid rate
Fee Per Credit Hour
Tuition $602.36
Student Financial Aid Fee 30.11
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 4.76
Athletics Fee (Distance Learning rate) 0.69
Activity & Service Fee (Distance Learning rate) 9.8810.37
Student Health Fee (not assessed – Distance Learning rate) 0.00
Student Facility Use Fee 0.00
Technology Fee 5.25
Total (PCH) Resident Rate $653.05$653.54
Out-of-State Fees
Out-of-State Fee (Law rate) 803.66
Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee (Law rate) 40.18
Total PCH Out-of-State Rate $1,496.89$1,497.38

The Online J.M./LL.M. program follows the Law (J.D.) tuition and base fee structure, but assesses Athletics, Activity & Service, and Student Health fees at the Distance Learning rate (no Transportation Access Fee is assessed), and uses the Law campus's Out-of-State Fee and Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee.

Republic of Panama (no change)
Career Current Rate Proposed Rate
Undergraduate $300.00 No change
Graduate $400.00 No change

Note: The Graduate career referenced above includes all standard graduate degree and non-degree programs other than those specifically identified as Law, Medical, or other Professional Programs.

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 refers 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.

Special Medical Programs

Nurse Anesthesia – Panama City (All Cohorts, per semester)
Fee Rate
Tuition $8,475.00
Student Financial Aid Fee 423.75
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 51.12
Athletics Fee (Panama City rate × 12) 8.268.28
Activity & Service Fee (Panama City rate × 12) 118.56124.44
Student Health Fee (Panama City rate × 12) 0.0075.24
Technology Fee 423.75
Total Annual Block Tuition & Fees (In-State = Out-of-State) $9,500.44$9,581.58
Physician Assistant – Main Campus (All Cohorts, per year)
Fee Rate
Tuition $28,000.00
Student Financial Aid Fee 1,400.00
Capital Improvement Trust Fund Fee 171.36
Athletics Fee (Main Campus rate × 36) 284.40299.88
Activity & Service Fee (Main Campus rate × 36) 462.96487.80
Student Health Fee (Main Campus rate × 36) 502.92524.88
Technology Fee 189.00
Transportation Access Fee 320.40
Student Facility Use Fee [20.00/semester + 4.00/credit hr.] 132.00204.00
Total In-State Fee $31,463.04$31,597.32
Out-of-State Fees (Per Year)
Out-of-State Fee 12,650.00
Out-of-State Student Financial Aid Fee 632.50
Total Out-of-State Fee $44,745.54$44,879.82

College of Medicine

Medicine – Main (per semester unless noted)
Cohort Current In-State Proposed In-State Current Out-of-State Proposed Out-of-State
Year 1 (>6 Hours) $8,536.86 $8,581.63 $23,105.94 $23,150.71
Year 2 (>6 Hours) $12,805.30 $12,872.44 $34,658.92 $34,726.07
Year 3&4 (>6 Hours) $8,536.87 $8,557.63 $23,105.96 $23,126.72
All Years (<6 Hours) – Hourly $479.32 per credit hour $483.05 per credit hour $1,278.04 per credit hour $1,281.77 per credit hour

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.