Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Florida International admits about 5 in 10 applicants (55%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 81% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (54% and 55%).
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
29% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 3; decisions by Dec 11
Where you stand
How Florida International reads a record
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. 79% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are required. 92% of first-years sent an SAT and 8% an ACT. Of the 76% whose high school reported a rank, 23% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by July 1, decisions on a rolling basis, reply by July 15
- Spring entry: apply by December 1, decisions on a rolling basis, reply by January 1
- Summer entry: apply by March 1, decisions on a rolling basis, reply by April 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by March 4 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: July 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 5 weeks if admitted later.
- $100 housing deposit, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| History | 0 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 4.00
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.065%
- 3.75–3.9914%
- 3.50–3.7414%
- 3.25–3.495%
- 3.00–3.242%
- below 3.00%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.75–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 65.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 14.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 14.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 5.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 2.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 0.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
23% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 46% in the top quarter, of the 76% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Florida International University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1170 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
47% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 600–699.
47% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 92% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 8% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Florida International University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Florida International University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Florida International University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Florida International University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)