How Florida State University football compares
Against all 258 football programs in NCAA Division I, 2024-2025. The tick marks the median. See the full ranking →
Athletic scholarships at Florida State University
$4.2Mathletic aid to men’s athletes at Florida State University
That is 54% of all athletic aid at Florida State University, shared by 270 men’s athletes: about $15,714 each on average. The school also spent $1.9M recruiting men’s athletes.
What it costs to play here
| Average net price after grants | $8,605/yr |
|---|---|
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,656/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,116/yr |
| Team operating budget per player | $75,566/yr |
Most college athletes are on a partial award or none. The difference (tuition, club seasons and showcase travel before you commit, gear and summer training after) is usually paid by families.
Chasing a spot on a team like this?
Showcases, club seasons, travel and training add up long before a scholarship offer. Athletes use Sport Fund to get monthly support from family, friends and local sponsors.
Similar programs
NCAA Division I football programs with the closest spending per player.
| Program | Roster | Spend / player |
|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss MS | 126 | $76,420 |
| Texas A&M University TX | 146 | $77,105 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL | 119 | $73,757 |
| UNC Chapel Hill NC | 123 | $72,044 |
| Texas Christian University TX | 130 | $79,322 |
Team finances
Questions about Florida State University football
Does Florida State University offer football scholarships?
Florida State University reported $4.2M in athletic scholarships for men’s sports in 2024-2025, about $15,714 per male athlete on average across 270 athletes. Schools do not report aid per sport, so ask the coaching staff what a football award would cover.
How many players are on the Florida State University football roster?
124 participants in 2024-2025, the 81st largest of 258 NCAA Division I football programs (median 119).
How much does Florida State University spend on football?
$9.4M in operating expenses (travel, equipment, game day), or $75,566 per participant, 22nd of 258 in NCAA Division I. Total team expenses including coaching salaries and scholarships were $83.3M.
What does it cost to attend Florida State University as an athlete?
Without athletic aid, the average net price after grants is $8,605 a year. Tuition is $5,656 for in-state students and $20,116 out of state.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA), reporting year 2024-2025, as reported by the institution; College Scorecard. Rankings compare every NCAA Division I program in the same sport and gender that reported participants. NCAA roster limits: NCAA Division I Board, June 2025. Sport Fund is not affiliated with Florida State University. How these pages work.