Can you get into Florida International University?

Miami, FL · Public · 39,508 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.

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The admitted class · 2024

What it took to get in

Acceptance rate

54.7%

SAT middle 50%

1070–1260

median 1150

ACT middle 50%

21–27

median 24

Testing

Required

90% submitted an SAT

Graduation rate

74%

within six years

Common App

Accepted

Reported by the college

What Florida International University actually reads

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Test scores
  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Class rank
  • Not considered

    Reported as playing no part in the decision.

    • Essay
    • Recommendations
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Florida International University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.

Deadlines · 2026 cycle

When to apply

  • Regular DecisionMarch 4, 2027

Real cost · 2024 data

What families actually pay

The sticker price is $21,462, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Florida International University by family income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$7,003
  • $30k–$48k$7,873
  • $48k–$75k$10,925
  • $75k–$110k$14,568
  • Over $110k$18,200

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.

Common questions

Florida International University admissions, answered

What is Florida International University's acceptance rate?

Florida International University admits 54.7% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

What SAT score do you need for Florida International University?

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1070 and 1260. A score above 1260 clears the 75th percentile; below 1070, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.

Is Florida International University test-optional?

No. Florida International University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.

What does Florida International University look for in an application?

Florida International University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.

How much does Florida International University actually cost?

Sticker price is $21,462, but the average family pays $9,288 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $7,003 per year on average.

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