More selective than 93% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
66% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 32% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose FSU 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.
FSU 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, FSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 710 |
| SAT math | 630 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1270 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
FSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 24% | 640–710 | 630–700 | 29–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 25% | 630–700 | 610–690 | 27–31 | 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 FSU compared with other Florida colleges?
FSU has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | 19% | 84% | $37,244 |
| 2 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 21% | 53% | $13,739 |
| 3 | University of Florida | 24% | 91% | $6,541 |
| 4 | Florida State University | 24% | 86% | $11,297 |
| 5 | Baptist University of Florida | 36% | 52% | $10,372 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | 40% | 78% | $10,411 |
| 7 | The University of Tampa | 40% | 64% | $36,211 |
| 8 | Ave Maria University | 41% | 54% | $24,860 |
| 9 | Warner University | 43% | 42% | $19,748 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at FSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
FSU admissions questions
What is the FSU acceptance rate?
Florida State University accepts 24% of applicants, about 1 in 4. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 18,793 of 74,038 applicants were admitted.
Does FSU require the SAT or ACT?
Florida State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 66% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for FSU?
The middle 50% of Florida State University first-year students scored 1270–1410 on the SAT and 29–32 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 FSU?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,890 of 18,793).
Is FSU getting harder to get into?
Florida State University accepted 24% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 25% 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 State University overview