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Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, Florida · Public

75%acceptance rate
1130–1320SAT middle 50%
23–29ACT middle 50%
$11,923average net price, in-state

Florida Polytechnic University admitted 75% of 3,409 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1130–1320 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 53% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

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

Early action
November 15, 2026
Early action II
January 15, 2027
Regular decision
March 1, 2027

The application is free for U.S. applicants ($30 for international applicants), and Florida Polytechnic 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 Polytechnic University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

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

What admissions weighs

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

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Talent or ability

Important

  • Character

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.48 GPA. 27% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.03%
  • 3.75–3.9923%
  • 3.50–3.7426%
  • 3.25–3.4923%
  • 3.00–3.2414%
  • 2.50–2.9911%
  • 2.00–2.490.8%
  • Under 2.0–

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $23,080 in-state and $39,145 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,923 on average (in-state).

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

  • $0–30k$6,261
  • $30–48k$8,232
  • $48–75k$11,322
  • $75–110k$14,621
  • $110k+$14,127

Quick answers

What is Florida Polytechnic University’s acceptance rate?

Florida Polytechnic University admitted 75% of applicants: 2,566 of 3,409 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Florida Polytechnic University’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due January 15, 2027, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Florida Polytechnic University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1130 to 1320, with a median around 1230. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Florida Polytechnic University’s application fee?

The application is free for U.S. applicants ($30 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Florida Polytechnic University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Florida Polytechnic University have supplemental essays?

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

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