Official NCES IPEDS & Common Data Set Admissions Statistics (2025-2026 Cycle)
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Florida International University Acceptance Rate

Comprehensive admissions statistics, middle 50% SAT/ACT test score percentiles, GPA requirements, deadlines, and cost of attendance according to official NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

Official Acceptance Rate
64%

64 admitted per 100 applicants

Total Applicants
38,000
Undergraduate pool
Total Admitted
24,320
Offers extended
Enrolled Freshmen
5,800
Yield: 23.8%
Middle 50% SAT
1130-1290
25th-75th Percentile
Middle 50% ACT
22-27
Composite score
Average High School GPA
3.7
Unweighted 4.0 scale

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3.85
Composite SAT Score 1480
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Estimated Admission Likelihood
6% - 10% (~2.4x baseline rate)
Reach (<35%) Target (35%-70%) Safety (>70%)
Academic Profile vs Middle 50% Benchmarks:
Your GPA vs School Avg
3.85 vs 3.98 Below Avg
Your SAT vs Mid-50%
1480 vs 1490-1580 Near 25th %
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FIU Standardized Test Score Distributions

Breakdown of the 25th percentile (bottom quarter) vs 75th percentile (top quarter) of matriculated students.

SAT Middle 50% Distribution

1600 Scale
Composite Total Range 1130 – 1290
Reading & Writing (EBRW) 570 – 650
Math Section 550 – 640
Current Testing Policy Test-Required

ACT & GPA Academic Benchmarks

36 Scale / 4.0 GPA
ACT Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average High School Unweighted GPA 3.7 / 4.00
Estimated Class Rank Top 10% of high school graduating class

Application Deadlines & Admissions Plans

Regular Decision (RD) Deadline Rolling (May 1)
Early Application Deadline November 1
Early Admissions Plan Type Priority Rolling
Application Fee $30 (Fee waivers accepted)

Tuition & Estimated Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees $6,565 / year
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $18,963 / year
Institutional Type Public research university
Official Admissions Portal Visit FIU

Florida International University Admissions FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding admission requirements, GPA, and test percentiles for FIU.

What is the acceptance rate for Florida International University?

The official undergraduate acceptance rate for Florida International University (FIU) is approximately 64.0%. For every 100 applicants, around 64 students are admitted, according to latest NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

What GPA do you need to get into FIU?

Admitted students to FIU typically have an average unweighted high school GPA of around 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. Most successful applicants take rigorous AP, IB, or Honors courses and rank in the top quartile of their graduating class.

What are the middle 50% SAT and ACT scores for FIU?

The middle 50% SAT score range for admitted students is 1130 to 1290. For the ACT, the middle 50% composite score is 22 to 27. Scoring in the upper 75th percentile significantly increases your admissions chances.

What is the application deadline for Florida International University?

The regular decision application deadline for Florida International University is Rolling (May 1). Early applicants typically submit their materials by November 1 under the Priority Rolling admissions plan.

Is FIU test-optional in 2025-2026?

Florida International University's testing policy status: Test-Required. Please verify program-specific requirements on the official admissions portal before submitting.