Florida State University has reached a historic milestone, earning its highest ranking ever at No. 10 in Niche’s 2025 report of Top Public Universities in America.
Niche, a research company that produces an annual ranking of colleges and universities, highlights the university’s commitment to academic quality, vibrant student life and overall value in its annual report.
“This recognition really shows how hard our faculty, students and staff have been working,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “It’s proof of the academic excellence, innovative research and vibrant campus life we have here at Florida State University. We’re incredibly proud of this achievement, and it’s great to see that people are noticing the amazing things happening at FSU.”
Niche produces in-depth profiles of every school and college in the United States, with more than 140 million reviews and ratings from students and alumni. For its annual rankings, the company examines data from the U.S. Department of Education on academics, admissions, finances and student life.
The ranking reflects FSU’s rising reputation as one of the top public universities in the nation. FSU, bolstered by record graduation and retention rates, scored an A+ for Academics. The university also earned A+ marks for Student Life, Professors and Athletics.
Niche also ranks different aspects of college life and academic programs in its annual report. Some of FSU’s highlights in the 2025 Niche report include:
- No. 1 for Best Greek Life Colleges in America
- No. 2 for Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America
- No. 6 for Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America
- No. 7 for Best Colleges for Education in America
- No. 7 for Best Colleges for Sport Management in America
- No. 8 for Best Student Life in America
- No. 10 for Best College Athletics in America
- No. 12 for Best Colleges for Business in America
- No. 15 for Best Big Colleges in America