TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 7, 2024) – U.S. News & World Report has once again named Florida the number one state in the country for higher education. Since the inception of the rankings in 2017, Florida has swept the rankings. Florida has remained number one by graduating students on time, providing students with the lowest cost […]
Tallahassee, FL (October 10, 2024) – The State University System of Florida unites to recover from Hurricane Milton. A few of our institutions were impacted by the storm and our teams are currently assessing damage and collaborating with local and state emergency personnel to ensure that when students and staff return, they can do so […]
Tallahassee, FL (September 30, 2024) – Less than one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Chancellor Ray Rodrigues announced that all twelve institutions within the State University System of Florida have safely reopened. The System has been in communication with universities in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene to provide resources to assist in their reopening and […]
Hurricane Helene has caused great damage across our state and to some of our university communities. I want to thank the personnel who were on campuses throughout the storm to ensure the safety of students. I also want to thank our university leadership who continuously monitored the storm and took quick action to close campuses […]
~ Florida has four institutions ranked in the top 50 and six in the top 100 ~ Tallahassee, FL (September 24, 2024) – Florida’s public universities continue to excel in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Florida now has four schools in the top 50 for public universities, second most […]
~ The average cost of a bachelor’s degree is only $1,300 after factoring in financial aid ~ Tallahassee, FL (September 18, 2024) – The Florida Board of Governors approved the 2024 Accountability Plan for the State University System of Florida enhancing the commitment to accountability. The plan shows the System’s record-high four-year graduation rate of […]
The Florida Board of Governors will hold a meeting at the University of South Florida on September 18. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Strategic Planning Committee Facilities Committee Budget & Finance Committee Audit & Compliance Committee Academic & Student Affairs Committee Nomination and Governance Full Board The Board of Governors’ meeting will be streamed […]
Tallahassee, FL (August 30, 2024) – Today, the State University System of Florida celebrated the outstanding performance of its institutions in national rankings by Forbes and the Washington Monthly. This continued national recognition reflects the System’s commitment to academic excellence, student success and community service. Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges, Public Eleven of the State University System of […]
~ Wear your university’s colors on Friday, August 30, 2024 ~ Tallahassee, FL (August 27, 2024) – National College Colors Day is Friday, August 30, 2024. The State University System of Florida encourages students, alumni, and fans to honor the 12 institutions within the System and celebrate Florida’s ranking as the top state for higher […]