More selective than 67% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
91% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose FIU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
FIU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, FIU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 640 |
| SAT math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
FIU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 55% | 550–640 | 520–620 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 550–640 | 510–610 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is FIU compared with other Florida colleges?
FIU has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Rollins College | 48% | 75% | $34,732 |
| 13 | Southeastern University | 53% | 43% | $31,942 |
| 14 | University of North Florida | 53% | 69% | $10,154 |
| 15 | Trinity Baptist College | 53% | 34% | $20,011 |
| 16 | Florida International University | 55% | 74% | $9,288 |
| 17 | Jacksonville University | 57% | 51% | $25,180 |
| 18 | Florida Polytechnic University | 58% | 55% | $11,853 |
| 19 | Florida Institute of Technology | 58% | 64% | $35,639 |
| 20 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | 58% | 21% | $18,725 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at FIU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
FIU admissions questions
What is the FIU acceptance rate?
Florida International University accepts 55% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14,729 of 25,034 applicants were admitted.
Does FIU require the SAT or ACT?
Florida International University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 91% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for FIU?
The middle 50% of Florida International University first-year students scored 1070–1260 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at FIU?
35% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,169 of 14,729).
Is FIU getting harder to get into?
Florida International University accepted 55% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Florida International University overview