Applying to FIU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
59.00% 1,150
Florida International University's acceptance rate is 59.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 25,034 students applied and 14,770 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
FIU's acceptance rate places 16th out of 56 Florida colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,150 and the ACT score is 24 at FIU. FIU's SAT score ranks 15th out of 33 Florida colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to FIU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Florida International University is 59.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.00%. 10,127 men and 14,907 women applied to FIU and 5,772 men and 8,944 women students were accepted.
Among them, 2,193 men and 2,952 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at FIU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at FIU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants25,03410,12714,90700
Admitted14,7705,7728,94400
Enrolled5,1702,1932,95200
Acceptance Rate 59.00%57.00%60.00%--
Yield 35.00%37.99%33.01%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Florida International University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 4,703 students (91% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 466 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at FIU.
The median SAT score is 1,150 with 590 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 20 at FIU. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Florida International University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at FIU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total106011501250
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550590640
SAT Math510560610
ACT Composite202426
ACT Math172124
ACT English202427
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Florida International University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at FIU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Florida International University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
FIU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Florida International University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to FIU.
Admission Information for Applying to FIU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$30
Admission Informationonestop.fiu.edu/
Online Applicationonestop.fiu.edu/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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