Florida State University
MottoVires, Artes, Mores
Motto in English
Strength, Skill, Character (Latin)
TypeState university
Sea-grant university
Space-grant university
Established1851
Academic affiliations
  • State University System of Florida
  • Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities
  • Southeastern Universities Research Association
  • University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
  • Universities Research Association
Budget$1.7 billion (2017)
ChairmanEd Burr
PresidentJohn E. Thrasher
ProvostSally McRorie
Academic staff
5,966
Administrative staff
8,133
Students41,900 (Fall 2017)
Undergraduates32,812
Postgraduates9,088
Location
Tallahassee
,
Florida
,
United States

30°26′31″N 84°17′53″W / 30.442°N 84.298°W / 30.442; -84.298Coordinates: 30°26′31″N 84°17′53″W / 30.442°N 84.298°W / 30.442; -84.298
Campus1,428.6 acres (5.781 km2)
Total: 1,650.1 acres (6.678 km2)
ColorsGarnet and Gold
         
NicknameSeminoles
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – ACC
Websitewww.fsu.edu