Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's yield is 41 pts higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical's
Yield rate - 2
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical is 2.7× more selective than U. Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Florida Agricultural and MechanicalVery selective
- U. Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15.5–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Florida Agricultural and MechanicalRequired for some applicants
- U. Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasTest-blind
How they read a record
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical
, GPA, and tests are all very important. 54% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
U. Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical | U. Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Required |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why