Founded in 1851, Florida State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tallahassee (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Panama City. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Florida State University (FSU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Florida State University (FSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 169 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 