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Office of the Provost

AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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    • Faculty Development & Advancement
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  • Student Achievement
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    • Quantum Initiative
    • Institute for Governance and Civics
  • Info & Resources
    • Congress of Graduate Students
    • Degree Program Inventory (DPI)
    • Faculty Handbook
    • Faculty Senate
    • Faculty Travel Grants
    • Graduate Student Resource Center
    • Policy Library
    • Student Government Association
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Student Achievement

Inspiring the future—FSU students excel through academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and real-world impact

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Student Achievement

Student success is at the heart of everything we do at Florida State University.  Our undergraduate student retention rate (96%) and four-year graduation rate (76%) are on par with the top 10 public universities in the nation. In 2021, FSU was recognized with the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities’ Degree Completion Award, largely recognized as the top undergraduate student success award in the nation. Additionally, FSU has committed $10 million over five years to enhance graduate student success through our 2024 Quality Enhancement Plan.

Through our integrated, dynamic, and data-engaged approach to supporting students, FSU ensures that students are connected to faculty and staff who are committed to helping them achieve ambitious educational and career goals while preparing them with the foundational skills for the lifelong learning and professional development required in a rapidly changing world.   

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First-year undergraduate retention rate

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Graduate Degrees awarded in 2024

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Accountability Plan and Student Achievement Data

FSU’s Accountability Plan is an annual report that is closely aligned with the Florida Board of Governors Strategic Plan for the State University System.  For more information about student achievement, you may access the most recent report below.  Additionally, detailed student achievement data are available from FSU’s Office of Institutional Research. 

2025 Accountability Report

Student Stars

Our Student Stars are selected because they inspire us and their fellow students by modeling FSU’s commitment to excellence, including research, impactful community service, visionary leadership, and award-winning academic achievements.

<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annie-English-1.2F.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Annie English, a criminology and psychology student in the Florida State University Honors Program is an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/student-stars/2025/08/15/annie-english/">Annie English</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
Annie English
August 15, 2025
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Natalie-Lusk-1.2F.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Natalie Lusk is a standout Florida State University studio art undergraduate, whose sculptures confront consumer culture, question the definition of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/student-stars/2025/07/16/natalie-lusk/">Natalie Lusk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
Natalie Lusk
July 16, 2025
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amber-Losciale-1.2F.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Amber Losciale is a first-generation college student dedicated to fostering safe and comfortable communities while pursuing ambitious research projects. Losciale [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/student-stars/2025/07/08/amber-losciale/">Amber Losciale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
Amber Losciale
July 8, 2025
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cody-OBrien-1.2F.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Cody O’Brien, a Florida State University civil and environmental engineering student in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, researches how architectural [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/student-stars/2025/06/16/cody-obrien/">Cody O’Brien</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
Cody O’Brien
June 16, 2025
<img src="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley-1024x683.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley-512x341.jpg 512w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley-768x512.jpg 768w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley-900x600.jpg 900w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://news.fsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ChrisMarley.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px" /><p>Christopher Marley, a Marine Corps veteran, FSU nursing alumnus and current Master of Business Administration (MBA) student, has demonstrated remarkable [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://news.fsu.edu/student-stars/2025/06/11/christopher-marley/">Christopher Marley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.fsu.edu">Florida State University News</a>.</p>
Christopher Marley
June 11, 2025

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VIRES® magazine is an award-winning biannual publication produced by Florida State University Advancement for FSU alumni, parents and friends. Named after the first torch in the university seal, VIRES represents strength of all kinds: physical, mental and moral. Inside the magazine, you will find university news, faculty profiles, alumni success stories and more showcasing the strength of the Florida State community.

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