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Florida International University

Miami, Florida · Public

61%acceptance rate
1070–1260SAT middle 50%
22–27ACT middle 50%
$10,742average net price, in-state

Florida International University admitted 61% of 36,113 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1070–1260 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 74% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Florida International University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 2, 2026
Early action II
December 16, 2026
Regular decision
March 2, 2027

The application fee is $30, and Florida International University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Florida International University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Florida International University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How Florida International University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 4.00 GPA. 23% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.065%
  • 3.75–3.9914%
  • 3.50–3.7414%
  • 3.25–3.495%
  • 3.00–3.242%
  • 2.50–2.990%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $25,971 in-state and $38,369 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $10,742 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$7,112
  • $30–48k$8,379
  • $48–75k$11,393
  • $75–110k$14,920
  • $110k+$17,313

Quick answers

What is Florida International University’s acceptance rate?

Florida International University admitted 61% of applicants: 21,976 of 36,113 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Florida International University’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 2, 2026, early action II is due December 16, 2026, and regular decision is due March 2, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Florida International University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1070 to 1260, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Florida International University’s application fee?

The application fee is $30 for 2026–27, and Florida International University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Florida International University have supplemental essays?

No. Florida International University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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