2.320 km2,95 ha (urban) is the campus of this university . Florida International University has State University System of Florida academic affiliations . The nicknames of the students from this university are Big Red . The university was established in 1876 . Hope, Knowledge, Opportunity is the motto of Florida International University . There are 4179 undergraduate students in Florida International University . Jack the Bulldog is the mascot of Florida International University . The university is of Public,Public research university,Charitable organization and Support group type . There are 35047 students in Florida International University . Florida International University was formerly known as King's College (1754–1784) . The second in head after the president of this university is Nicholas P. Jones . blue,gray,columbia blue,gold are the colors of this university . There are 16671 postgraduate students in Florida International University . www.gsu.edu is Florida International University's website . Florida International University has 15949 administrative staff . Florida International University has MPSF,NCAA Division I – Conference USA,NCAA Division I – SEC sport affiliations . The university was endowed $3.64 billion . The location of this university is Coordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°E / 26.28; 73.02,Stony Brook, New York, U.S. . John J. DeGioia is the president of this university . Florida International University has 2080 academic staff
Florida International University celebrated it's  Diamond jubilee on 1936