Milestone Metrics

I. Reconition

FSU is currently ranked 23 among Public Universities in U.S. News & World Report (2025).

II. Distinction

FSU is currently ranked 46 among Public Universities in QS World University Rankings (2025).

III. Impact

FSU currently holds a Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

IV. Innovation

FSU is currently ranked 21 among Public Universities in U.S. News & World Report (2025).

Goal I. Metrics

Metric 1.1a 

Increase the number of externally funded research expenditures by $20M each year.

Metric 1.4a 

Increase the number of faculty publications in SciVal by 2% each year.

Metric 1.5a 

Increase the number of postdoctoral appointees at FSU by 10% each year.

Goal II. Metrics

Metric 2.1a 

Increase the number of Academic Programs with elevated rankings in U.S. News & World Report by one or more programs each year.

Metric 2.1c 

Increase the number of grant-funded research faculty that employ one or more graduate student or postdoc position by 5% each year.

Metric 2.4b

Increase the number of FSU events featuring fine and performing arts that are open to students and members of the public to 1,000 events annually.

Goal III. Metrics

Metric 3.2a

Increase the number of students participating in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses that connect students with international peers and enhance intercultural learning by 10% each year.

Metric 3.3d 

Increase the number of students reporting service to the community by 5% each year.

Metric 3.4c 

Increase the percentage of students participating in experiential learning opportunities by 5% each year until 100% participation is achieved.

Goal IV. Metrics

Metric 4.1a 

Increase the percentage of FSU News media featuring innovation by 15% each year.

Metric 4.2a

Increase the number of instances dedicated innovation space is utilized for events by 20% each year.

Metric 4.3a 

Increase the percentage of faculty using Research Computing Center support services by 10% each year.