Any college's reputation comes down to opinion, some opinions more qualified than others.
And I understand if current/past FIU students want to call this school 'prestigious' or 'excellent,' but
that's more a showing of school loyalty than any type of objectivity.
This school by virtually any sense is a safety school in Florida. It is that "I didn't get into any other four year universities so, ugh, I guess I will go here" type of school.
It has a better reputation than some of Florida's community colleges but it's hard to say anything more positive than that.
U.S. News Report is generally respected as the leading authority on how colleges measure up. I think that is the first source people consult when comparing universities and deciding where to apply or enroll.
These are the most recent U.S. News rankings of some recognizable national universities.
University of Florida Rank 42
University of Miami: Rank 46
Florida State: Rank 81
University of South Florida: Rank 140
University of Central Florida: Rank 171
Nova Southeastern: Rank 198
Florida A&M: Rank 207
Florida International University: Rank 216*
Although FIU ranks in last place among the listed schools, it is actually a marked improvement from not even making the list in years prior to 2018, and it has surpassed some community colleges.
However if you pay no mind to the leading assessor of college quality, then maybe you can be proud to go here, I don't know. Just my opinion anyway.
And I understand if current/past FIU students want to call this school 'prestigious' or 'excellent,' but
that's more a showing of school loyalty than any type of objectivity.
This school by virtually any sense is a safety school in Florida. It is that "I didn't get into any other four year universities so, ugh, I guess I will go here" type of school.
It has a better reputation than some of Florida's community colleges but it's hard to say anything more positive than that.
U.S. News Report is generally respected as the leading authority on how colleges measure up. I think that is the first source people consult when comparing universities and deciding where to apply or enroll.
These are the most recent U.S. News rankings of some recognizable national universities.
University of Florida Rank 42
University of Miami: Rank 46
Florida State: Rank 81
University of South Florida: Rank 140
University of Central Florida: Rank 171
Nova Southeastern: Rank 198
Florida A&M: Rank 207
Florida International University: Rank 216*
Although FIU ranks in last place among the listed schools, it is actually a marked improvement from not even making the list in years prior to 2018, and it has surpassed some community colleges.
However if you pay no mind to the leading assessor of college quality, then maybe you can be proud to go here, I don't know. Just my opinion anyway.
by Larmer February 16, 2018
A kick ass college. FSU is the premier school in the state of Florida. While it has managed to POWN UF and UM in every way, it has also been deemed to have the sexiest female students in the state.FSU students have often been found teabagging the shit out of UF students because they are bitches.
Bro 1: Do you go to Florida State University?
Bro 2: Yes, I do.
Bro 1: Dude, did you see Tim Tebow the other day?
Bro 2: Yeah, I teabagged the shit out of that bitch while some ugly ass UF girls were watching.
Bro 2: Yes, I do.
Bro 1: Dude, did you see Tim Tebow the other day?
Bro 2: Yeah, I teabagged the shit out of that bitch while some ugly ass UF girls were watching.
by Peter McAllister April 1, 2007
The greatest institution of higher learning in the state of Florida. Notable achievements include the 1993 and 1999 College Football Championships and two Heisman Trophy winners. Top ranked programs in business, social sciences, & arts and sciences. ALSO known as FSU
by Bill May 2, 2004
The elite university in the State of Florida. The oldest historical campus in the State of Florida. Usually sends it's rejects to the University of Florida.
by Steve Spurrier June 30, 2004
FIU or Florida International University, is a public research university in Miami, Florida. It is one of the largest universities in the United States, and is highly-ranked in many areas such as Business, Law and Architecture. Their athletic teams are named the "Golden Panthers", and play on many on-campus venues, such as FIU Stadium, home of the Golden Panthers football team.
Kyle is originally from New York, but he moved to Miami to attend prestigious Florida International University.
by FIUpanther March 1, 2008
FSU is located in a town filled with the finest women in america, a C+ football team, and where everybody is drunk 24/7! oh yeah..we sometimes go to class too
"did florida state win today?"
"who cares we're drunk!"
"...damn she's fine!, must go to Florida State University"
"who cares we're drunk!"
"...damn she's fine!, must go to Florida State University"
by aBrotha January 23, 2009
by xHilarious iFunny November 7, 2014